- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Suffolk, VA
Lakeland High
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510371002219
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371002219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lakeland High held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 510371002219 · Suffolk, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,045 enr · 14.3:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
Lakeland High held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lakeland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King's Fork Hi
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- Nansemond Rive
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- This school
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- Northern Shore
Northern Shores Elementary
798 students
What this shows Lakeland High reports 1,045 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland High compares
Lakeland High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 10% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,045
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Lakeland High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nansemond River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Shores Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Suffolk
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,045 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland High
How many students attend Lakeland High?
Lakeland High has 1,045 students enrolled. It is a high school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,067 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeland High?
63.5% of students at Lakeland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland High?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland High is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland High?
Lakeland High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeland High rank among high schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Suffolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides Lakeland High, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), and King's Fork Middle (986 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.