- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, CO
Lakewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480000747
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 12
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Lakewood High School held near 1,798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.8 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-87 students YoY 080480000747 · Lakewood, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,735 enr · 17.4:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Lakewood High School held near 1,798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.8 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lakewood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- This school
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- Golden High Sc
Golden High School
1,469 students
What this shows Lakewood High School reports 1,735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood High School compares
Lakewood High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,735 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,735
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Lakewood High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High School
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has 1,735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,885 (2022-23) → 1,798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-87).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 17.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood High School?
35.3% of students at Lakewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood High School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakewood High School rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, CO. 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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Lakewood High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.