- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Petersburg, FL
Lakewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001633
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lakewood High School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 120156001633 · St Petersburg, FL High · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 18.3:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Lakewood High School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lakewood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 880
Lakewood High School
880 students
What this shows Lakewood High School reports 880 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 Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.5%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Lakewood High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | 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
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~880 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High School
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has 880 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood High School?
53.6% of students at Lakewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood High School is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lakewood High School rank among high schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Lakewood High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.