Lakewood High School is a public secondary school located in the southern California city of Lakewood. Founded in 1957, it is part of the Long Beach Unified School District. Lakewood is the architectural twin of nearby Millikan High School, which opened in 1956.
Serving 2,305 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood High School's student population of 2,305 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5818 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood High School's ranking?
Lakewood High School is ranked #5818 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lakewood High School often compared to?
Lakewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millikan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
2,305 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakewood High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lakewood High School offer ?
Lakewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakewood High School part of?
Lakewood High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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