Serving 942 students in grades 9-12, Lakeland High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lakeland High School's student population of 942 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
942 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeland High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland High School's ranking?
Lakeland High School is ranked #164 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lakeland High School often compared to?
Lakeland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Panas High School, Yorktown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeland High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeland High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lakeland High School?
942 students attend Lakeland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lakeland High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland High School?
Lakeland High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakeland High School offer ?
Lakeland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland High School part of?
Lakeland High School is part of Lakeland Central School District.
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