Very Good
#644 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 26% in state
Mountain Lakes High School
High School · Mountain Lakes Public School District · Mountain Lakes, NJ
A high school in Mountain Lakes, NJ where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
96 Powerville Rd., Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
- Math 65% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain Lakes High School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 29 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Lakes High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$915,100
Median rent
$2,941/mo
College educated
84.4%
Homeownership
97.1%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Craig SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 0.9 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Sedes Sapeintiae School IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 12 | 1.1 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Boonton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mountain Lakes Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $34,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Lakes High School is listed in Mountain Lakes Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Lakes High School
Mountain Lakes High School is a public high school in Mountain Lakes, NJ, part of Mountain Lakes Public School District, serving approximately 550 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Mountain Lakes High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Lakes High School
What grades does Mountain Lakes High School serve?
Mountain Lakes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Lakes High School?
Mountain Lakes High School has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Lakes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Lakes High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Lakes High School rank in NJ?
Mountain Lakes High School ranks #644 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mountain Lakes High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Lakes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mountain Lakes High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Lakes High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountain Lakes High School a charter school?
No, Mountain Lakes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Lakes High School a Title I school?
No, Mountain Lakes High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Lakes High School?
1.3% of students at Mountain Lakes High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (973) 334-8400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07046)
- 4,535
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07046; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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