Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood High School's student population of 868 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood High School's ranking?
Lakewood High School is ranked #1050 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lakewood High School often compared to?
Lakewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marysville Pilchuck High School, Arlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
868 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lakewood High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington 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 Lakewood School District.
School Reviews
1 2/28/2020
Lakewood is not a very diverse school. They are lacking the Asian percentile. The community is not very welcoming to new cultures. That's why many new people enroll their children in Arlington and Marysville schools but still live within the Lakewood district.
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