Serving 793 students in grades 7-12, Lakeland Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeland Jr/sr High School's student population of 793 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeland Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Jr/sr High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1280 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
73%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Lakeland Jr/sr High School is ranked #1280 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lakeland Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Lakeland Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Heights Sr High School, Westview Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeland Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeland Jr/sr High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lakeland Jr/sr High School?
793 students attend Lakeland Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lakeland Jr/sr High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Jr/sr High School?
Lakeland Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakeland Jr/sr High School offer ?
Lakeland Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lakeland Jr/sr High School part of?
Lakeland Jr/sr High School is part of Lakeland School Corporation School District.
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