Serving 817 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood High School's student population of 817 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1045 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1045 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
817 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakewood High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 23:1, 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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