Serving 657 students in grades 7-12, Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 657 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1385 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School?
657 students attend Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School?
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School is part of Lakeland SD School District.
School Reviews
2 4/20/2009
The quality of academic programs leave much to be desired. This school does not prepare our students for college. They are more concerned about the colors our students are wearing than the huge drug problem in the school!
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