Enrollment
834
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, WA
Lakewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530426002117
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Arlington, WA.
School address
District: Lakewood School District · Washington
NCES ID 530426002117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood High School
Lakewood High School is a large high school in Arlington, Washington, enrolling 834 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 44% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 90% of state schools at 834 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #255, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lakewood School District spends $15,256 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Arlington's high schools, it stands alongside Arlington High School (1,650 students): Lakewood High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 20.9:1).
Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood Middle School (668 students) and Lakewood Elementary School (458 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$15,256
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Lakewood High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood School District, which includes Lakewood High School.
$15,256
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 71.1%
Federal 7.3%
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 Lakewood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cougar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| English Crossing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Arlington
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 (~834 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High School
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has 834 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 25.3:1, which is 44% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood High School?
34.8% of students at Lakewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood High School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Arlington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 high schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
Is Lakewood High School a good school?
Lakewood High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Lakewood School District?
Besides Lakewood High School, Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood Middle School (668 students), Lakewood Elementary School (458 students), and Cougar Creek Elementary School (422 students). See the Lakewood School District district page for the complete list.
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