Enrollment
450
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hebron, OH
Lakewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390479903070
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hebron, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood High School
Lakewood High School is a mid-sized high school in Hebron, Ohio, enrolling 450 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 769 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #319.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 450 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lakewood Local also operates Hebron Elementary School (421 students) and Lakewood Middle School (394 students) alongside Lakewood 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 Lakewood High School compares
Lakewood High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$15,035
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 90.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Lakewood High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood Local, which includes Lakewood High School.
$15,035
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 24.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 Lakewood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Intermediate | Similar size | Similar 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~450 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High School
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has 450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hebron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood High School?
26.3% of students at Lakewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Hebron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lakewood High School rank among public schools in Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hebron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hebron on the city page.
Is Lakewood High School a good school?
Lakewood High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio 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 Lakewood Local?
Besides Lakewood High School, Lakewood Local also operates Hebron Elementary School (421 students), Lakewood Middle School (394 students), and Jackson Intermediate (380 students). See the Lakewood Local district page for the complete list.
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