Serving 1,885 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Lakewood High School's student population of 1,885 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Lakewood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
49%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Lakewood High School is ranked #351 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lakewood High School often compared to?
Lakewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheat Ridge High School, Green Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
1,885 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lakewood High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Lakewood High School located?
Lakewood High School is located in the Holbrook Park neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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