Lakeside High School

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Lakeside High School ranks 35 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lakeside High School is a public high school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,112 students. The school is part of the Lakeside School District, which is ranked 10th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 12th and 42nd over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ATLAS and ACT Aspire, is significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Lakeside High School students perform well on the ACT exam, with higher proficiency rates in English, Reading, and Science compared to the state average, indicating effective college preparation. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 12.8 over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Bismarck High School, Malvern High School, and Mountain Pine High School, Lakeside High School outperforms them on various academic measures. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 27.79% in 2020-2021 to 41.46% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. While Lakeside High School excels in English Language Arts and Reading, its performance in Mathematics, particularly in Algebra and Geometry, is relatively lower compared to the state average, which could be an area for the school to focus on improving.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2871 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901

(501) 262-1530

District: Lakeside School Dist(Garland)

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,907

Feeder schools for Lakeside High School:

Elementary:	Lakeside Intermediate School
	Lakeside Primary School
Middle:	Lakeside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 1,112

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

Hispanic:

12.9%

African American:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeside High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Lakeside High School ranks better than 88.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), Hispanic (12.9%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeside High School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Lakeside High School employs 92.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside High School is $9,907.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakeside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside High School 35^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Lakeside High School in the ranking list.)

Lakeside School Dist(Garland):

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside School Dist(Garland) 10^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakeside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2016	65.94	91^st	312	70.8%
2017	78.22	36^th	315	88.6%
2018	74.75	62^nd	318	80.5%
2019	80.07	45^th	319	85.9%
2021	74.61	59^th	330	82.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lakeside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2013	81.56	14^th	271	94.8%
2014	82.99	12^th	268	95.5%
2015	78.69	18^th	267	93.3%
2016	83.70	29^th	269	89.2%
2017	83.22	25^th	264	90.5%
2018	85.51	15^th	263	94.3%
2019	79.69	29^th	282	89.7%
2021	76.64	42^nd	290	85.5%
2022	80.50	25^th	282	91.1%
2023	89.91	18^th	295	93.9%
2024	78.27	35^th	305	88.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	966	115	25	66	3	3	6	1184
2012	960	112	23	76	5	6	14	1196
2013	996	120	22	84	10	7	26	1265
2014	950	128	24	91	7	6	35	1241
2015	948	118	30	119	5	4	56	1280
2016	956	115	28	130	6	4	68	1307
2017	988	119	30	135	7	3	62	1344
2018	993	113	29	140	9	3	59	1346
2019	975	114	26	142	12	2	62	1333
2020	971	114	24	159	10	3	67	1348
2021	1003	107	22	170	6	2	61	1371
2022	774	82	19	126	4	2	47	1054
2023	799	86	21	143	4	2	57	1112

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1184	82.6	14.3	32.4
2012	1196	83.4	14.3	33.4
2013	1265	83.7	15.0	36.9
2014	1241	84.4	14.6	36.8
2015	1280	86.0	14.8	32.5
2016	1307	86.0	15.1	31.1
2017	1344	89.2	15.0	14
2018	1346	90.4	14.8	18.7
2019	1333	110.6	12.0	31.9
2020	1348	99.6	13.5	34.9
2021	1371	106.9	12.8	27.8
2022	1054	100.9	10.4	34.2
2023	1112	92.3	12.0	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1184	82.6	14.3	32.4
2012	1196	83.4	14.3	33.4
2013	1265	83.7	15.0	36.9
2014	1241	84.4	14.6	36.8
2015	1280	86.0	14.8	32.5
2016	1307	86.0	15.1	31.1
2017	1344	89.2	15.0	14
2018	1346	90.4	14.8	18.7
2019	1333	110.6	12.0	31.9
2020	1348	99.6	13.5	34.9
2021	1371	106.9	12.8	27.8
2022	1054	100.9	10.4	34.2
2023	1112	92.3	12.0	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$523 (5.3%)	$9,384 (94.7%)	$9,907

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 295 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Lakeside High School)	67.9	70.3	2.4%
9th Grade English (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	67.9	70.3	2.4%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Lakeside High School)	43.2	38.2	5%
9th Grade Math (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	43.2	38.2	5%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Lakeside High School)	39.4	50.3	10.9%
9th Grade Science (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	39.4	50.3	10.9%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Lakeside High School)	40.2	56.8	16.6%
9th Grade Reading (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	40.2	56.8	16.6%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Lakeside High School)	72	74.5	2.5%
10th Grade English (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	72	74.5	2.5%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Lakeside High School)	38.4	26.2	12.2%
10th Grade Math (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	38.4	26.2	12.2%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Lakeside High School)	43.4	54	10.6%
10th Grade Science (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	43.4	54	10.6%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lakeside High School)	40.6	55.9	15.3%
10th Grade Reading (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	40.6	55.9	15.3%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside High School)	27.1	21.6	5.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	27.1	21.6	5.5%
11th Grade English (Lakeside High School)	56.8	58.2	1.4%
11th Grade English (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	56.8	58.2	1.4%
11th Grade Reading (Lakeside High School)	50.4	38	12.4%
11th Grade Reading (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	50.4	38	12.4%
11th Grade Science (Lakeside High School)	36.9	25	11.9%
11th Grade Science (Lakeside School Dist(Garland))	36.9	25	11.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1333	1112	16.6%
African American	114	86	24.6%
American Indian	12	4	66.7%
Asian	26	21	19.2%
Hispanic	142	143	0.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	975	799	18.1%
Two or More Races	62	57	8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.9%	41.5%	9.6%

Schools Near Lakeside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeside High School	Public	9-12	2871 Malvern Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Lakeside School Dist(Garland)	No	No	No	No	(501) 262-1530	1,112	92	12.0	41.5%	799 (71.9%)	86 (7.7%)	143 (12.9%)	21 (1.9%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (5.1%)	78.3	35^th of 305 public high schools	88.5%		89.9	18^th of 295 public high schools	93.9%	17			45.9	48.5	47.2			43.0	47.9	45.5					16.3	15.9	66.3	11.6			31.7				75.6	35.8			49.8	$9,907	$523	$9,384
Cutter-Morning Star High School	Public	7-12	2801 Spring Street	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Cutter-Morning Star School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-1220	334	40	8.4	71.6%	250 (74.9%)	14 (4.2%)	39 (11.7%)	4 (1.2%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	30.2	233^rd of 305 public high schools	23.6%		28.7	231^st of 295 public high schools	21.7%	2	25.6	24.0	15.4	25.0	22.3	27.9	24.0	13.4	26.9	22.8	25.0	18.7	22.4	21.1	3.0	9.6	22.2	2.6	0.0		8.5	36.3	36.0	36.2	52.6	33.4	0.0		39.0	$9,365	$959	$8,405
Hot Springs World Class High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	10-12	701 Emory St	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	Yes	Yes	No	No	(501) 624-5286	739	74	10.0	100.0%	228 (30.9%)	253 (34.2%)	176 (23.8%)	7 (0.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (8.9%)	47.7	154^th of 305 public high schools	49.5%		31	222^nd of 295 public high schools	24.7%	68				28.1	28.1				29.7	29.7								22.4	3.0	0.0	8.4					26.7	11.8		25.5	$11,660	$1,628	$10,032
Fountain Lake Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4207 Park Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Fountain Lake School District	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 701-1706	406	37	10.9	31.8%	349 (86.0%)	6 (1.5%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	70.5	63^rd of 305 public high schools	79.3%		55.8	124^th of 295 public high schools	58.0%	61			43.1	38.1	40.7			40.8	38.1	39.5					18.3	19.5	42.9	6.0	0.0		16.4				0.0	46.9			45.7	$11,018	$868	$10,150
National Park Technology Center	Public	9-12	101 College Dr	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	National Park Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(501) 767-9314	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Magnet Cove High School	Public	7-12	472 Magnet School Rd	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Magnet Cove School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-5466	326	59	5.5	34.7%	300 (92.0%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	65	85^th of 305 public high schools	72.1%		69.6	63^rd of 295 public high schools	78.6%	22	26.9	33.9	40.0	34.0	33.8	32.7	28.3	41.8	35.9	34.8	40.4	48.9	44.3		13.2	21.7	76.5	15.0			33.4	25.0	39.6	32.4	43.4	16.7			40.7	$10,645	$449	$10,196
Asu Three Rivers Career Center	Public	9-12	One College Cir	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Asu Three Rivers Career Center	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-3658	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Hamilton High School	Public	10-12	280 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 767-9311	936	48	19.3	59.0%	700 (74.8%)	30 (3.2%)	132 (14.1%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (6.9%)	66.5	78^th of 305 public high schools	74.4%		60.9	103^rd of 295 public high schools	65.1%	25				30.0	30.0				30.0	30.0								23.1	0.0	100.0	23.3					42.5	0.0	100.0	42.5	$11,491	$965	$10,526
Mountain Pine High School	Public	7-12	726 Blakely Dam Rd	Mountain Pine	71956	Garland County	Mountain Pine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-6917	299	44	6.7	100.0%	237 (79.3%)	23 (7.7%)	15 (5.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	16 (5.4%)	38.6	194^th of 305 public high schools	36.4%		29.1	229^th of 295 public high schools	22.4%	35	24.5	25.0	23.2	29.3	25.3	24.5	25.0	23.2	34.1	26.3	18.4	13.6	16.9	35.3	7.3	15.5	16.7	0.0	0.0		4.5	24.5	38.5	30.7		35.9			35.9	$12,298	$2,085	$10,213
Malvern High School	Public	9-12	525 E Highland Ave	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-6905	575	73	7.8	65.9%	263 (45.7%)	180 (31.3%)	66 (11.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.8%)	42.7	176^th of 305 public high schools	42.3%		34.5	208^th of 295 public high schools	29.5%	32			28.8	25.0	26.8			29.4	26.9	28.0					12.7	12.7	66.6	6.2	0.0	0.0	16.5				77.0	24.6	0.0	50.0	33.8	$12,553	$779	$11,774

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside High School

How many students attend Lakeside High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,112 students attended Lakeside High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeside High School?

Students at Lakeside High School are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Lakeside High School a good school?

Lakeside High School ranks 35^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lakeside High School?

Lakeside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lakeside Intermediate School
Elementary : Lakeside Primary School
Middle : Lakeside Middle School

What district is Lakeside High School in?

Lakeside School Dist(Garland)

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