Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)

5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood Career Academy 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 was 40-59% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
61 students

Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
4 teachers

Showing 2004–2013. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(13-14)
40-59%
65%
(13-14)
60-79%
74%
Hispanic
38%
27%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
13%
5%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
31%
47%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
69%
0.72

Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

(13-14)
<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Lakewood Career Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lakewood Career Academy?
61 students attend Lakewood Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lakewood Career Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Lakewood Career Academy offer ?
Lakewood Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakewood Career Academy part of?
Lakewood Career Academy is part of Clover Park School District.

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