Lakewood High School is a public high school in St. Petersburg, Florida operated by Pinellas County Schools. It opened in 1966 with students previously attending St. Petersburg High School and Boca Ciega High School.
Serving 880 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood High School's student population of 880 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3391 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Black
67%
21%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood High School's ranking?
Lakewood High School is ranked #3391 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lakewood High School often compared to?
Lakewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gibbs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
880 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lakewood High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakewood High School offer ?
Lakewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood High School part of?
Lakewood High School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Lakewood High School located?
Lakewood High School is located in the Greater Pinellas Point neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Greater Pinellas Point.
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