Mountain Lakes High School

What Mountain Lakes High School does

Mountain Lakes High School is a public four-year high school serving grades 9-12 and one of four core schools within the Mountain Lakes School District, a government state entity headquartered at 96 Powerville Road, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. The district also operates Wildwood Elementary School (K-5), Briarcliff Middle School (6-8), Lake Drive School (a specialized program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students ages 3-21), and Ivy Hall Preschool (ages 3-4), collectively serving students residing in Mountain Lakes borough and Boonton Township. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Brad Siegel (contract term 2024-2029), with Richard Mangili serving as High School Principal. The institution markets a 'Tradition of Honest Excellence' positioning, offering a college-preparatory curriculum, Gifted and Talented Education, STEM and arts programs, and an extensive extracurricular athletics and arts portfolio.

Operations are supported by a multi-vendor educational technology stack rather than proprietary technology: Genesis Parent Portal for student information, Rubicon Atlas Public Site for curriculum mapping, Finalsite for the district website, PaySchools Central for meal and fee payments, Frontline/AppliTrack for HR and absence management, and a District Chromebook Program for student devices. No proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or patents are disclosed across the input data. The district maintains compliance with FERPA, Title IX, New Jersey HIB requirements, IPM regulations, lead testing, and transportation policies.

Revenue mechanics for the district are characteristic of a public K-12 institution: an operating budget exceeding $40 million, primarily funded through local property tax levies over a captive resident base. Recurring revenue is supplemented by a non-resident tuition program (e.g., 2025-26 high school tuition of $22,289, scheduled to rise to $23,181 in 2026-27 across all grade bands) explicitly marketed as a 'Public Alternative to Private Education,' plus an optional subscription busing service at $813 per student for 180 service days and a point-of-sale cafeteria debit system managed via PaySchools Central. The district cultivates an external funding ecosystem through six community organizations (Mountain Lakes Education Foundation, Home & School Association, Friends of the Arts, Lakers Sports Club, Boonton Township Education Foundation, and the Mountain Lakes Alumni Association), which provide supplemental programmatic and capital support outside the tax base.

Name

Mountain Lakes High School

Legal name

Mountain Lakes School District

Website

https://mlschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mountain Lakes High School is a public grades 9-12 high school within the Mountain Lakes School District, serving resident and tuition-paying non-resident students across Mountain Lakes borough and Boonton Township, New Jersey, with four core schools plus preschool and a specialized deaf/hard-of-hearing program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Outdoor/Nature/Forest Preschools (EDACABAJ)

Keywords

• Public school education
• K-12 education services
• Special education programs
• Preschool education
• College preparatory curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountain Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district operates with a $40+ million dollar budget funded primarily through local property taxes. This is the primary revenue source for district operations.
2. Non-Resident Tuition: Tuition program for students outside the district. Mountain Lakes High School tuition for 2025-26 is $22,289 and 2026-27 is $23,181. This provides a public school alternative to private education.
3. Subscription Busing: Optional subscription busing program for students not qualifying for mandated transportation, priced at $813 per student for the full 180 service days for 2026-27 school year.
4. Food Services: Cafeteria services with point-of-sale debit account system for student meals, managed through PaySchools Central.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mountain Lakes High School is a public four-year high school serving grades 9-12 as part of the Mountain Lakes School District. The district operates five educational programs: Mountain Lakes High School (9-12), Briarcliff Middle School (6-8), Wildwood Elementary School (K-5), Lake Drive School (ages 3-21 for deaf/hard of hearing), and Ivy Hall Preschool (ages 3-4). The district provides college preparatory curriculum, athletics, arts, special education, gifted and talented programs, and social-emotional learning for resident students funded by property taxes, with a tuition-based enrollment option for non-resident families.

Product overview

The Mountain Lakes School District operates a network of five educational programs: Mountain Lakes High School (grades 9-12), Briarcliff Middle School (grades 6-8), Wildwood Elementary School (grades K-5), Lake Drive School (specialized program for deaf/hard of hearing students ages 3-21), and Ivy Hall Preschool (ages 3-4). The district supplements its core educational offerings with a Gifted and Talented Education program and supports operations through technology platforms including Genesis Parent Portal for student information, PaySchools Central for meal/fee payments, Frontline/ApliTrack for HR and absence management, and Rubicon Atlas for curriculum mapping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mountain Lakes High School (Grades 9-12) Four-year public high school serving grades 9-12 within the Mountain Lakes School District, providing college preparatory education, athletics, arts programs, and extracurricular activities for resident and non-resident tuition students.
• Briarcliff Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school serving grades 6-8 within the Mountain Lakes School District, providing academic instruction and middle school athletics programs including cross-country, soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball.
• Wildwood Elementary School (Grades K-5) Elementary school serving grades K-5 within the Mountain Lakes School District, providing foundational academic instruction along with cultural arts programs.
• Lake Drive School (Ages 3-21) Specialized program serving students ages 3-21 who are deaf or hard of hearing, providing specialized educational services, related therapies, itinerant teachers of the deaf, and educational sign language interpreters.
• Ivy Hall Preschool (Ages 3-4) Preschool program serving children ages 3 and 4, offering both 4-day and 5-day options with full-day and half-day schedules for early childhood education.
• Gifted and Talented Education Program Specialized district-wide program designed to meet the unique needs of exceptional students who exhibit advanced development of mental capacity, creativity, and commitment to learning, with identification beginning in 3rd grade using multiple measures including the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT).
• Subscription Busing Program Optional subscription busing program for students who do not qualify for mandated school transportation, priced at $813 per student for the full 180 service days for the 2026-27 school year. Applications open July 18, 2026.
• School Food Services Cafeteria meal services for students with a point-of-sale debit account system managed through PaySchools Central, supporting credit card and ACH payments with automated balance notifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared to enter the college of their choice and succeed, having acquired requisite literacies and critical thinking skills sought by selective colleges and universities.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mountain Lakes Alumni AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mountain Lakes Alumni Association assists in strengthening ties between alumni and the school and enhances the traditions of Mountain Lakes High School. They operate the Alumni Hall of Fame to recognize alumni who have made significant contributions.
• Friends of the Arts (FOTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-profit organization of parents, teachers, and administrators committed to supporting and advocating the visual and performing arts in the Mountain Lakes School District. FOTA provides scholarships for graduating seniors and funds arts teacher grants.
• Home & School Association (H&SA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to enrich education and facilitate communication among schools, homes, and the community. Raises funds through bake sales, portrait sessions, and other events to support programs and services.
• Lakers Sports ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501c(3) non-profit corporation organized to provide financial support for the athletic programs offered at Mountain Lakes High School. The main purpose is to encourage, promote, and assist athletic programs to benefit student athletes.
• Mountain Lakes Education Foundation (MLEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe mission of the Mountain Lakes Educational Foundation is to attract resources to support enrichment opportunities for the Mountain Lakes educational community.
• Boonton Township Education Foundation (BTEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to raise funds to offer children supplemental educational opportunities. Provides programs like the 4KIDS after school enrichment program and grants for recognition and equipment for both Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes High School.
• Rockaway Valley SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict Goal 3 involves increasing horizontal and vertical articulation practices among staff members of Mountain Lakes School District and Rockaway Valley School through structured professional collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Millburn Township Public Schools: Affluent Essex County, NJ K-12 district with strong academic outcomes and high property-tax-funded budget, serving as a close demographic and operational peer.
• Summit Public Schools: Union County, NJ public K-12 district with comparable enrollment, tuition structure for non-residents, and active Home & School Association supplementing district programming.
• Livingston Public Schools: Essex County, NJ public K-12 district of similar enrollment size and academic profile, with comparable property-tax funding model and supplemental foundation programming.
• Princeton Public Schools: Highly-ranked NJ public K-12 district with similar college-preparatory focus, robust community foundation support, and tuition-based programs for non-residents under comparable NJ regulatory framework.
• Ridgewood Public Schools: Bergen County, NJ public K-12 district of similar scale and budget, operating under the same NJ state funding and regulatory regime with similar college-preparatory positioning.
• Tenafly Public Schools: Bergen County, NJ K-12 public district with comparable student body demographics, property-tax funding model, and active parent community foundation.
• Randolph Township Schools: Comparable Morris County, NJ public K-12 district of similar scale, serving a mix of resident and tuition students with a comparable budget structure funded by local property taxes.
• Westfield Public Schools: Union County, NJ public K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale and budget size, sharing the same NJ regulatory environment, foundation-supported enrichment model, and tuition program structure.
• Chatham School District: Affluent northern NJ public school district with similar demographic profile, strong academic reputation, and active community foundation ecosystem supplementing the public budget.

Broad incumbents

• Montclair Public Schools: Larger Essex County, NJ public school district operating K-12 programming with broader geographic catchment and similar reliance on property tax funding under NJ state oversight.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mountainlakesschooldistric5278/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/mlsdistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mountain-lakes-high-school

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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