Serving 1,085 students in grades 9-12, Lakeland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,085 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeland High School's student population of 1,085 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1024 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
62%
22%
White
30%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland High School's ranking?
Lakeland High School is ranked #1024 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lakeland High School often compared to?
Lakeland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nansemond River High School, King's Fork High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeland High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeland High School is 73%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lakeland High School?
1,085 students attend Lakeland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lakeland High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland High School?
Lakeland High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeland High School offer ?
Lakeland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland High School part of?
Lakeland High School is part of Suffolk City PBLC Schs School District.
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