Lakewood High School in Arlington, WA

At a glance

Reported students

834

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington high enrollment

72nd percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

458

Lakewood High School: 834 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

24:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 869
Teachers (FTE): 33.4
Student–teacher ratio: 26:1

What the reported data says about Lakewood High School

Lakewood High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Arlington. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Lakewood School District. NCES reports 834 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24:1, above the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lakewood High School

1How do the reported 24:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.86 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7%
Students with disabilities: 16%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.86
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.82
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White56.5%
Hispanic24.7%
Black3.1%
Asian2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
Multiracial9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lakewood Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

668 reported students

Lakewood Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

458 reported students

Cougar Creek Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

422 reported students

English Crossing Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

331 reported students

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Public schools near Lakewood High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Weston High School High · Arlington School District	09–12	107	2 mi
Arlington Open Doors High · Arlington School District	09–12	64	2 mi
Marysville Pilchuck High School High · Marysville School District	09–12	1,182	4.6 mi
Arlington High School High · Arlington School District	09–12	1,650	4.7 mi
Legacy High School High · Marysville School District	09–12	143	6.1 mi
Heritage School High · Marysville School District	09–12	130	6.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High School

What grades does Lakewood High School serve?

Lakewood High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lakewood School District.

How many students attend Lakewood High School?

Lakewood High School reported 834 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 869 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakewood High School?

The calculated ratio is 24:1, based on 834 students and 34.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lakewood High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lakewood High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakewood School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lakewood High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

45.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lakewood High School in?

Lakewood High School is part of Lakewood School District, based in Marysville, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lakewood High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Weston High School (2 mi), Arlington Open Doors (2 mi), Marysville Pilchuck High School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.