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Lakewood High School
1400 54th Avenue, S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705-5011 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Lakewood High School
School Level High school
School Type Magnet School
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Pinellas County, FL
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1759 students
% Male / % Female 60%  /  40%
Total Classroom Teachers 86 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 553 students
Grade 10 - 472 students
Grade 11 - 382 students
Grade 12 - 352 students
This School ( FL ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:20 1:16
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( FL ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 4% 2%
% Hispanic 7% 22%
% Black 42% 28%
% White 47% 47%
Additional Student Information
This School ( FL ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 21% 42%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 6% 9%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( FL ) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Pinellas County School District
This School's Agency ( FL ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 173 20
Number of Students Managed 120,929 students 12,279 students
District Total Revenue $956,195,000 $110,828,000
District Expenditure $948,950,000 $112,427,000
District Revenue / Student $7,907 $7,795
District Expenditure / Student $7,847 $7,471
District Graduation Rates 72% 81%
School Notes:
  • Lakewood High School is a public high school in St. Petersburg, Florida operated by Pinellas County Schools. It was created in the early 1960s. As of 2006, due to its 54% minority population, Lakewood High is known as one of the most diverse schools in Pinellas County. It is also one of the most highly-funded, due to the Center for Advanced Technologies, a magnet program attached to Lakewood.
  • CATCOM (Center for Advanced Technologies Communications and Original Media), a video production class and club within the CAT program, was created by Mark Granning and Dr. Martin Shapiro in the mid 1990s. It produces a daily in-house 15 minute news program known as "Fast Forward", as well as award winning segments, known as "FOX ThirTEEN Magazine," for the local Fox affiliate. CATCOM has won numerous Student Emmys for its work. It is home to FOX ThirTEEN Magazine] and Fast Forward. Acceptance into the program is competitive, as only about 25 students may participate each year.
  • The school mascot is the Spartan. The school colors are black and gold.
  • Recently the school has open a school shop called "Da Woodshop" where school merchandise can be purchased, including hooded sweatshirts and t-shirts bearing the school logo.
  • In the 2005-2006 school year, Principal Dennis Duda transferred to Lakewood High from Tarpon Springs High after transferring from Pinellas Park Middle at the end of the 2001-2002 school year. He has improved the morale of the students during his first year by enthusiastically supporting the school and bringing forth the nickname, "The Best School In the Universe."
  • Nicknames: The Best School in the Universe; Lakewood Dynasty; Hollywood High; The 'Wood; Da'wood; Lakwood (Misspelling in the school's yearbook); Lae-woo.
  • Academic Achievements: 16 Commended in National Merit Scholarship Program (2001; 5/2002).
  • 4 Finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program (2001; 2/2002).
  • 2 Semi-finalists National Achievement Program (2002).
  • 1 Semi-finalist National Hispanic Scholars Program (2002).
  • 104 Bright Future Recipients (2002).
  • CATCOM 1st Place Universal Studies H. S. Video Competition (1997, 1998, 2001).
  • CATCOM #1 rated TV show in nation (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002).
  • Regional & National Finalist U.S. Robotics Competition (2000, 2001, 2002).
  • Envirothon Winners (1997, 1998).
  • 12 students selected to represent district at the Florida State Science Fair (2002); 1 student at International Science Fair (2002).
  • The Lakewood Debate Team was formed in the 2003-2004 school year.
  • Sent 12 students to nationals from the Debate Team in 2006.
  • Sent 12 students to win First Place at the State Spanish Contest in April 2006.
  • Special Services: Provides tutorial and enrichment programs to students in need.
  • CAT - The Center for Advanced Technologies magnet program.
  • National Honor Society tutoring.
  • Drop-out Prevention Program.
  • Academic Improvement Plans.
  • Building: A-Wing; B-Wing; C-Wing; T-Wing (CAT Wing); The Hub; The Portables (1-7); Administration Building.
  • Other than the CAT building, the school is comprised of three lettered wings (A, B, C), several numbered buildings (400, 500, 600, and 700), all of which feed into the central hub which crosses the school.
  • Extracurricular Activities: Honor: French, German, and Spanish Honor Societies; Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Technology Honor Society.
  • Academic: Academic Team, Band, Debate Team, Future Business Leaders of America, French Club, German Club, Ecology Club, Student Government.
  • Service: Interact, SADD, Teen Court, Spartan Patrol, Peer Mediation, Chess Club,.
  • Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Flag Football.
  • Special Interest: Center for Advanced Technologies Communications (CATCOM), Spartones (choral), Ski Club, Sailing Club, Multicultural Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Drama Club (Thespian Troupe 3001), Veggie Club.
  • Sports Titles: District Champions; Boys' Soccer; Girls' Soccer; Boys' Basketball; Boys' Track; Boys' Tennis; Girls' Tennis; Girls' Volleyball; District Runner-Up; Volleyball; Boys' Soccer; Girls' Track; Wrestling; PCAC Champions; Boys' Basketball; State Champions; Boys' Basketball.
  • Football: Lakewood's football team used to be the main force in football through out Pinellas County from the early 70's to the late 80's. More recently however the team has experienced tough times but under the guidance of second year head coach Ottis Dixon things seem to be looking up for the Spartans. Ottis Dixon's idea of the team over the individual and that school work is just as important as football has helped turn the team around. Coach Dixon's discipline has also earned him the nickname Coach Carter, which his players started calling him after he made them sign contracts(like in the movie Coach Carter). In 2005 the Spartans, in their first year of guidance under coach Dixon, did not do as well as they would have liked posting a record of 2-8. However, there were many highlights in this season with the biggest eye opener being the Spartans victory over the then undefeated Countryside Cougars in the final game for both teams of the season.
  • Basketball: Lakewood basketball has become one of the top teams in the county over the past few years, partially thanks to the guidance of Coach Wright, who helped build up the basketball team into the "dynasty" it is today.
  • In March, 2007 the team traveled to Lakeland to challenge the Lake Howell Silverhawks at the State Championship.
  • Soccer: On, Feb. 1st 2007, the Lakewood Spartans beat Southeast to advance to the regional semifinals. The score was 3-1.
  • The Band/Drumline: After the 2003-04 school year, Lakewood's marching band has transformed into a drumline.
  • In the year 2001-02, Lakewood High School's marching band, consisting of less than 30 members, joined with Bay Point Middle School's marching band, which had over 80 members.
  • Notable alumni: [[William Floyd]] - FSU/SF49ers/CPanthers .
  • [[Earnest Givins]] - University of Louisville/Houston Oilers .
  • [[Tom Carter]] - Football/Track Notre Dame/Washington Redskins/Chicago Bears/Cincinnati Bengals .
  • Tim Carter - Football/Track Auburn University/N.Y Giants .
  • Pat Carter - Football/Track Georgia Tech University/University of Louisville .
  • [[Pat Terrell]] - University of Notre Dame/Los Angeles Rams/N.Y. Jets/Carolina Panthers/Green Bay Packers .
  • Anthony Brown - Basketball/University of Alabama .
  • Necole Tunsil - Womens Basketball/University of Iowa .
  • Ed Dixon - Football/Bethune-Cookman College .
  • William DeCola - Football/Baseball Livingston University .
  • Terry DeCola - Football/Baseball/(SSFL)St.Pete Sharks(Semi-Pro).
  • Angelo(Shots)DeCola - Football/(SSFL)St.Pete Sharks(Semi-Pro).
  • Marques Tampa - Basketball/Barry University .
  • Tony Hannah - Football/Wingate (N.C.) College .
  • Eric Smith - Baseball/University of Tennessee .
  • Donnie Davis - Football .
  • Marcello Church - Football .
  • Sean Christie - Football .
  • Deonte Bolden - Football .
  • R.J. Reed - Football .
  • MacArthur Church - Football .
  • Antez Brinson - Football .
  • Billy Swain - Football/Southern Illinois .
  • John'Ta Edwards - Football .
  • Bill McKinney – Wrestling.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (33705)
School Zip (33705) (FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 28,083 people 15,366,089 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 25% 27%
Population Average Age 38 years old 38.7 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $27,446 $38,451
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.5 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 32 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 54% / 46% 67% / 33%
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