Below Average
#1983 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lakes High School
High School · Clover Park School District · Lakewood, WA
A Clover Park School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10320 Farwest DR SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
- Math 15% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lakes High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakes High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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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
$88,382
Median home value
$458,200
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98498; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfaretta HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 0.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Lakewood Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–10 | 0.5 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Re-entry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Steilacoom HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 964 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clover Park School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #24 of 25
- District spending per student
- $19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakes High School is listed in Clover Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakes High School
Lakes High School is a public high school in Lakewood, WA, part of Clover Park School District, serving approximately 1,195 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,983 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakes High School
What grades does Lakes High School serve?
Lakes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lakes High School?
Lakes High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakes High School rank in WA?
Lakes High School ranks #1,983 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lakes High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Lakes High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakes High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakes High School a charter school?
No, Lakes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakes High School a Title I school?
No, Lakes High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakes High School?
62.2% of students at Lakes 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
- 1,195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (253) 583-5550
- Area population (ZIP 98498)
- 28,940
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98498; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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