Fort Lee High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade, located in Fort Lee, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Fort Lee School District.
Serving 1,179 students in grades 9-12, Fort Lee High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Lee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fort Lee High School's student population of 1,179 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Lee High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Lee High School is 0.70, 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
#864 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
41%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
28%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Lee High School's ranking?
Fort Lee High School is ranked #864 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Fort Lee High School often compared to?
Fort Lee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonia High School, Cliffside Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Lee High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Lee High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fort Lee High School?
1,179 students attend Fort Lee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Fort Lee High School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Lee High School?
Fort Lee High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Lee High School offer ?
Fort Lee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Lee High School part of?
Fort Lee High School is part of Fort Lee School District.
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