Serving 2,761 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood High School's student population of 2,761 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5946 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
56%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood High School's ranking?
Lakewood High School is ranked #5946 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lakewood High School often compared to?
Lakewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millikan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
2,761 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakewood High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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 Long Beach Unified School District.
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