Pompton Lakes High School is a place where students acquire those habits of mind that lead them to be life-long learners; where they learn to value themselves and their role in society; where teachers, students, parents, support staff, and administrators treat one another with respect and caring; and where all work collectively to create a school where pride and tradition prevail.

The mission of Pompton Lakes High School is to prepare students to meet and exceed content and performance standards in essential subject areas; to respect and adhere to standards of conduct which make functioning as a citizen possible; and to value moral and ethical standards that contribute to the effective functioning of society.