Serving 1,991 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Lakewood High School's student population of 1,991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
37%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
50%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood High School's ranking?
Lakewood High School is ranked #291 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lakewood High School often compared to?
Lakewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheat Ridge High School, Green Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
1,991 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lakewood High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakewood High School offer ?
Lakewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakewood High School part of?
Lakewood High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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