Lakewood High School

1400 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lakewood High School serves 936 students in grades 9-12.
Lakewood High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 936 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 96% (Top 20% in FL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Lakewood High School's student population of 936 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
936 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakewood High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#2661 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
36%
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Black
58%
21%
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White
25%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Graduation Rate
96%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2661 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 44% 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 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
936 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lakewood High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 16:1.
What grades does Lakewood High School offer ?
Lakewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakewood High School part of?
Lakewood High School is part of Pinellas School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 936 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 96% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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