- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, WA
Lakes High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530141000261
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakes High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakes High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Lakewood, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Lakes High School shrank from 1,286 students in 2022-23 to 1,195 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 530141000261 · Lakewood, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,158 enr · 19.3:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
Lakes High School shrank from 1,286 students in 2022-23 to 1,195 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakes High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- This school
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Lakes High School reports 1,158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakes High School compares
Lakes High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,158
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 18.3%
African American 14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.3%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Lakes High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Lakewood
4 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 (~1,158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakes High School
How many students attend Lakes High School?
Lakes High School has 1,158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,195 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakes High School?
37.5% of students at Lakes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakes High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakes High School is White at 31.1% of enrollment, in Lakewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakes High School?
Lakes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lakes High School rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Lakewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Lakes High School, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Thomas Middle School (934 students), and General William H. Harrison Preparatory School (738 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.