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Lakewood High School

High School · Lakewood Public Schools · Lake Odessa, MI

A high school in Lake Odessa, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7223 VELTE RD, Lake Odessa, MI 48849

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$13,294
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at Lakewood High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 42% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from MI 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 Lakewood 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average532/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$79,423

Median home value

$212,900

Median rent

$772/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lakewood Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakewood High School is listed in Lakewood Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakewood High School

Lakewood High School is a public high school in Lake Odessa, MI, part of Lakewood Public Schools, serving approximately 481 students in grades 8th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,763 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Lakewood High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Lakewood High School is a public secondary school located in Woodland Township, Michigan, within Barry County 2. The institution is part of the Lakewood Public Schools district, which also encompasses Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood Elementary, and the Lakewood Early Childhood Center 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.lakewoodps.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakewood High School

What grades does Lakewood High School serve?

Lakewood High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Lakewood High School?

Lakewood High School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakewood High School rank in MI?

Lakewood High School ranks #1,763 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lakewood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakewood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Lakewood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lakewood High School a charter school?

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

Is Lakewood High School a Title I school?

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

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

39.7% of students at Lakewood 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
481
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Barry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 48849)
5,801
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
38.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 48849; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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