Enrollment
1,158
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530141000261
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakes High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakes High School
Lakes High School is a large high school in Lakewood, Washington, enrolling 1,158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,158 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lakewood's high schools, it stands alongside Clover Park High School (1,161 students): Lakes High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 16.6:1).
Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students) and Thomas Middle School (934 students) alongside Lakes High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakes High School compares
Lakes High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clover Park School District, which includes Lakes High School.
$17,376
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 20.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakes High School a good school?
Lakes High School earns 43/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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