Lakewood High School

Lakewood High School serves 895 students in grades 9-12 in St. Petersburg, with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 and 47 full-time equivalent teachers. As a regular public school in Pinellas County, Lakewood is working to strengthen its academic performance, currently ranking in the 25th percentile among Florida high schools with room for growth in student achievement.

The school's English Language Arts program shows that 41% of students perform at proficient levels or above across grade levels, indicating areas where focused support could help more students reach their potential. With nearly 900 students, Lakewood maintains a substantial learning community where educators can build meaningful relationships with their students. The school draws from a diverse neighborhood in the 33705 ZIP code, where families reflect a mix of educational backgrounds—35% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding community has a median household income of $68,821 and median home values around $272,800, creating a middle-income residential area with a poverty rate of 18.5%. Located on 54th Avenue South, Lakewood High School sits within St. Petersburg's large city environment, providing students access to the cultural and economic opportunities that come with urban living while serving families from an established residential neighborhood.