C+
Average
64/100

Lake Forest High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5407 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 40% · Math 20% proficient · 50th percentile in Delaware
Graduation
C+
78% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
918
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%50/100reading 51st percentile, math 49th percentile among Delaware high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%39/10078% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−8 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−19 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate78% (−2 pts vs. state avg 80%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%27%reading -23 pts, math -25 pts31st percentile (list)
Black25%5%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5407 Killens Pond Road
City Felton
ZIP Code 19943
District 1000790
NCES School ID 100079000095
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19943

Understanding the community around Lake Forest High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,785
Per Capita Income $35,556
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $262,900
Median Rent $1,144
Owner-Occupied 86.6%
Renter-Occupied 13.4%
View full data for ZIP 19943 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lake Forest High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.6%
Black 23.9%
Hispanic/Latino 7.8%
Two or More Races 7.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 918
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lake Forest High School?
Lake Forest High School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lake Forest High School?
Lake Forest High School has 918 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Lake Forest High School serve?
Lake Forest High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lake Forest High School receive per student?
Lake Forest High School receives $16,957 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lake Forest High School in 19943 ▼
Avg Home Value
$394,187
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,350
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
13.4%

Other Schools in 19943

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026