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#1254 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Shawnee High School
High School · Lenape Regional High School District · Medford, NJ
A Lenape Regional High School District high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 TABERNACLE ROAD, Medford, NJ 08055
- Math 35% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shawnee High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2021, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shawnee High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,487
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington County Institute of Technology - MedfordEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Seneca High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,037 | Compare → |
| Cherokee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,108 | Compare → |
| Lenape High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,922 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lenape Regional High School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $29,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shawnee High School is listed in Lenape Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shawnee High School
Shawnee High School is a public high school in Medford, NJ, part of Lenape Regional High School District, serving approximately 1,418 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shawnee High School
What grades does Shawnee High School serve?
Shawnee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shawnee High School rank in NJ?
Shawnee High School ranks #1,254 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Shawnee High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shawnee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Shawnee High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shawnee High School a charter school?
No, Shawnee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shawnee High School a Title I school?
No, Shawnee High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawnee High School?
6.7% of students at Shawnee 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
- 1,418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (609) 654-7544
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08055)
- 28,855
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
Official sources & links
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 08055; 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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