Mountain Lakes High School

Mountain Lakes High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
96 Powerville Rd,  Mountain Lakes, NJ
Mountain Lakes School District
3.9
3.9
550 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeremy Davies
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
30
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
89.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
113:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46%
White
72.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.3%
Hispanic
8.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
1.2%

School Rankings

#32 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
#36 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#41 Best Public HS Teachers in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 92 Students
New York University 87 Students
Boston University 73 Students
Northeastern University 68 Students
Cornell University 62 Students
Penn State 61 Students
University of Delaware 61 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 59 Students
University of Pennsylvania 52 Students
Brown University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 136 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Biology 64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Pre-Law Studies 43 Students
Economics 37 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Finance 35 Students
Engineering 35 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 65 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/11/2025
Overall I had a great experience at MLHS. I feel well prepared for college and had excellent teachers and made a lot of life long friends. It's a small community where everyone knows eachother and looks out for eachother. I would like to see some more options that offer some more vocational courses not just geared for AP and honors kids.
5.0 Senior
5/31/2024
I have recently just moved to the district, and I have been blown away with how nice the school is. Compared to my last school this highschool has been wonderful.
4.0 Senior
4/30/2022
The school provides numerous AP/ Honors programs across all subjects. They have an excellent College prep program which helps seniors with the step by step college process. They had daily college visits which gave students the options to consider a broad range of schools. The sports programs are supported by the entire school and surrounding towns. We have always made it to state finals or counties which leads to a energy that can be felt thru the whole town. During Covid they were very proactive in providing extra help and online assistance to students that are struggling.
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3.9 7 Reviews
1.0 other
1/8/2025
Unless you are a wealthy white kid who likes sports and parties filled with drugs, this school is not for you. The town lacks diversity although there is a growing Asian-American population and some immigrants from Europe, South Africa, etc. No one cares about education for the sake of learning. If...
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5.0 parent
2/24/2020
This school (and indeed the entire Mountain Lakes school system) has been supportive of my child with special needs and has guided her to a college where I feel confident she will succeed both in her studies and in her social and emotional life.
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5.0 parent
2/24/2020
Excellent. My children are well prepared for their academic experience in college
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5.0 parent
10/8/2018
Outstanding program in a unique environment, where the valedictorian is more revered than the quarter back of the football team. With these kids, the question is not "are you going to college" it's "WHERE are you going?"
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Mountain Lakes High School

Mountain Lakes High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mountain Lakes, NJ, in the Mountain Lakes neighborhood, and is served by the Mountain Lakes School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 550 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Mountain Lakes High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,350,423. Discover additional schools in the area, like Boonton High School, The Craig School, Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impared, and more. Learn more about what Mountain Lakes has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mountain Lakes High School.

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