Lacey Township High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, which operates as part of the Lacey Township School District.
Serving 1,119 students in grades 9-12, Lacey Township High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lacey Township High School's student population of 1,119 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Lacey Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lacey Township High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
81%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lacey Township High School's ranking?
Lacey Township High School is ranked #1663 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lacey Township High School often compared to?
Lacey Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Regional High School, Southern Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lacey Township High School?
The graduation rate of Lacey Township High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lacey Township High School?
1,119 students attend Lacey Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lacey Township High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lacey Township High School?
Lacey Township High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lacey Township High School offer ?
Lacey Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lacey Township High School part of?
Lacey Township High School is part of Lacey Township School District.
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