For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,895 students in Lakewood, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, CA are Odyssey Stem Academy, Artesia High School and Lakewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Lakewood, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Artesia High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lakewood, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-6025
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-6025
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Artesia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12108 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7700
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,397 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 425-1281
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 425-1281
Grades: 9-12
| 2,761 students
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8090
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8090
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Lakewood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Ladoga Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 429-8911
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 429-8911
Grades: K-8
| 680 students
Paramount Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8160
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8160
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Paramount High School Academy (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8076
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8076
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, CA include Odyssey Stem Academy, Artesia High School and Lakewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakewood?
4 public high schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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