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#1860 of 3,441 schools in OH
Lakewood High School
High School · Lakewood City · Lakewood, OH
A Lakewood City high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14100 Franklin Blvd, Lakewood, OH 44107
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 64% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lakewood High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 48% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakewood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,287/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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
$65,778
Median home value
$241,400
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin School of Opportunity OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 5–12 | 0.3 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| St Edward High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Lake Erie International High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakewood City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood High School is listed in Lakewood City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood High School
Lakewood High School is a public high school in Lakewood, OH, part of Lakewood City, serving approximately 1,414 students in grades 8th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,860 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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 1,414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 17.5:1. 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 OH?
Lakewood High School ranks #1,860 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lakewood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% 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?
39.3% 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
- 1,414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (216) 529-4021
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44107)
- 50,384
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 44107; 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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