Lakes High School is located in Lakewood, Washington. It serves students from 9th grade to 12th grade. It is one of the two major high schools in the Clover Park School District.
Serving 1,195 students in grades 9-12, Lakes High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lakes High School's student population of 1,195 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Motto
Creating Promising Futures.
School Rankings
Lakes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakes High School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lancer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakes High School's ranking?
Lakes High School is ranked #1126 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lakes High School often compared to?
Lakes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clover Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Lakes High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakes High School?
1,195 students attend Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Lakes High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakes High School?
Lakes High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakes High School offer ?
Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakes High School part of?
Lakes High School is part of Clover Park School District.
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