Lakeside High School is located in Saybrook Township, near Ashtabula, Ohio, and is the only high school in the Ashtabula Area City School District. Formed in 2001, it was a merger of the two high schools which had previously existed in the district, Harbor High School and Ashtabula High School.
Serving 810 students in grades 9-12, Lakeside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeside High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ashtabula, OH, encompassing approximately 61.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeside High School's student population of 810 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
810 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2627 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
76%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside High School's ranking?
Lakeside High School is ranked #2627 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lakeside High School often compared to?
Lakeside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside High School is 76%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
810 students attend Lakeside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakeside High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeside High School offer ?
Lakeside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside High School part of?
Lakeside High School is part of Ashtabula Area City School District.
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