Serving 2,141 students in grades 9-12, Lakeside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia 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 Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lakeside High School's student population of 2,141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeside High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#956 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
42%
18%
Black
20%
36%
White
31%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside High School's ranking?
Lakeside High School is ranked #956 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lakeside High School often compared to?
Lakeside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chamblee 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 37% GA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside High School is 82%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
2,141 students attend Lakeside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lakeside High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside High School offer ?
Lakeside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakeside High School part of?
Lakeside High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
View the Lakeside High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Fall Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 12/22/2009
Lakeside received an excellent new principal in 2009. Good students can thrive and win admission to elite colleges. Planning is underway for an upgrade of facilities. Parent involvement is high. A new county-administered computer system did mishandle student and teacher assignments at the beginning of the year, but this has been corrected.
2 8/18/2008
Very overcrowded. Principal seems to lack leadership and is more politically concerned than academics. Disrespect from many students in the classrooms is an issue.
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