Lakeland High School is a public secondary school in Suffolk, Virginia, United States. It opened in September 1990 and originally consisted of students from the four former high schools of John F. Kennedy High School, Forest Glen High School, John Yeates High School, and Suffolk High School.
Serving 1,045 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakelands High serves the southwest part of Suffolk, VA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 272.4 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 19 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeland High School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,045 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1013 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
56%
21%
White
33%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavaliers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland High School's ranking?
Lakeland High School is ranked #1013 out of 1,773 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 King's Fork High School, Nansemond River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lakeland High School?
1,045 students attend Lakeland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakeland High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeland High School?
Lakeland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeland High School offer ?
Lakeland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lakeland High School part of?
Lakeland High School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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