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#433 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 42% in state

Lakeside High School

High School · Lakeside School Dist(garland) · Hot Springs, AR

A Lakeside School Dist(garland) high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2871 MALVERN AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71901

  • Math 26% vs AR 16% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.4 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation14.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$11,458
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Lakeside High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
16%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeside High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,724/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,410

Median home value

$173,400

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cutter-morning Star High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.57–122.1 mi316Compare →
Hot Springs World Class High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.310–124.1 mi767Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Lakeside School Dist(garland)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakeside High School is listed in LAKESIDE SCHOOL DIST(GARLAND); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakeside High School

Lakeside High School is a public high school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Lakeside School Dist(garland), serving approximately 1,114 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeside High School

What grades does Lakeside High School serve?

Lakeside High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lakeside High School?

Lakeside High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakeside High School rank in AR?

Lakeside High School ranks #433 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Lakeside High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lakeside High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Lakeside High School a charter school?

No, Lakeside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lakeside High School a Title I school?

No, Lakeside High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeside High School?

39.7% of students at Lakeside High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Garland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 71901)
29,719
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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