D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Lakewood High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 855 SOMERSET AVENUE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 30% · Math 6% proficient · 11th percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
C+
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
1,330
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$60K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%11/100reading 14th percentile, math 8th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%40/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−27 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency6% (−41 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (−8 pts vs. state avg 92%)
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 New Jersey 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
White50%10%reading -17 pts, math -33 pts9th percentile (list)
Black35%5%reading -6 pts, math -17 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic29%5%reading -14 pts, math -16 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income31%6%reading -10 pts, math -16 pts18th 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 855 SOMERSET AVENUE
City Lakewood
ZIP Code 08701
District 3408220
NCES School ID 340822004636
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08701

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,949
Per Capita Income $20,885
Poverty Rate 21.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $412,600
Median Rent $1,623
Owner-Occupied 51.6%
Renter-Occupied 48.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lakewood High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 90.7%
Black 5.3%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,330
Teachers (FTE) 95.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has 1,330 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Lakewood High School serve?
Lakewood High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lakewood High School receive per student?
Lakewood High School receives $59,839 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lakewood High School in 08701 ▼
Avg Home Value
$588,170
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,137
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
48.4%

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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