Lakewood High School

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Lakewood High School ranks 550 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lakewood High School is a public high school located in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving 915 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 23 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lakewood High School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (59.89%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 14.74% to 62.68% African American students. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.7% to 97.4% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages. However, Lakewood High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.9% in 2018-2019 to 37.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools like Northeast High School and St. Petersburg High School. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, are consistently lower than the Pinellas District and Florida state averages, indicating a need for academic improvement.

Despite Lakewood High School's higher spending per student ($10,280 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, the school's performance is generally lower than the nearby high schools. This suggests that additional resources may not be the sole factor contributing to the school's academic challenges. The significant racial imbalance in Lakewood High School's student population and the sharp increase in chronic absenteeism are concerning trends that may be impacting student achievement and should be further investigated. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and support programs could help the school improve student outcomes and provide more equitable opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1400 54th Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-2916

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
550^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,280

Feeder schools for Lakewood High School:

Elementary:	Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
	Lakewood Elementary School
	Maximo Elementary School
Middle:	Bay Point Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 915

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.9%

White:

21.1%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakewood High School ranks worse than 68.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lakewood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.9%), White (21.1%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 19, which is the 8^th best among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Lakewood High School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood High School is $10,280, which is the 9^th highest among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood High School 550^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lakewood High School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakewood High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	75.84	101^st	484	79.1%
2005	78.65	92^nd	487	81.1%
2006	65.32	158^th	477	66.9%
2007	63.09	197^th	563	65.0%
2008	61.52	225^th	577	61.0%
2009	53.34	300^th	587	48.9%
2010	54.79	313^th	620	49.5%
2011	51.58	329^th	622	47.1%
2012	27.80	423^rd	606	30.2%
2013	27.33	479^th	648	26.1%
2014	29.69	486^th	687	29.3%
2016	37.34	401^st	693	42.1%
2017	40.04	374^th	714	47.6%
2018	41.18	364^th	716	49.2%
2019	37.03	419^th	734	42.9%
2021	37.03	395^th	746	47.1%
2022	23.86	555^th	774	28.3%
2023	25.84	545^th	792	31.2%
2024	29.34	550^th	807	31.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakewood High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1072	564	40	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1693
1989	1023	594	39	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1673
1990	797	509	25	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1356
1991	778	357	29	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	1187
1992	873	313	70	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1291
1993	848	322	86	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	1292
1994	936	334	103	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	1420
1995	989	422	79	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	1542
1996	989	422	79	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	1542
1997	978	443	78	58	4	n/a	n/a	0	1561
1998	971	467	89	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	1598
1999	961	522	102	55	7	n/a	n/a	0	1647
2000	935	528	97	51	6	n/a	n/a	0	1617
2001	923	541	99	78	8	n/a	n/a	0	1649
2002	851	607	83	88	5	n/a	n/a	0	1634
2003	851	607	83	88	5	n/a	n/a	0	1634
2004	878	646	70	118	6	n/a	n/a	0	1718
2005	857	725	71	138	5	n/a	n/a	0	1796
2006	831	731	73	118	6	n/a	n/a	0	1759
2007	673	727	62	88	4	n/a	n/a	65	1619
2008	620	792	73	86	4	n/a	n/a	76	1651
2009	503	778	64	53	5	n/a	n/a	77	1480
2010	452	822	50	48	4	n/a	n/a	82	1458
2011	387	810	47	74	3	5	73	0	1399
2012	339	808	47	77	11	7	9	0	1298
2013	339	843	34	76	7	4	13	0	1316
2014	316	790	29	66	1	3	27	0	1232
2015	333	712	27	75	3	1	37	0	1188
2016	377	640	22	87	3	1	43	0	1173
2017	352	579	26	95	2	0	47	0	1101
2018	375	524	39	108	5	0	42	0	1093
2019	341	479	42	106	5	1	38	0	1012
2020	291	449	40	104	3	1	48	0	936
2021	265	524	41	96	3	2	47	0	978
2022	232	539	29	90	4	3	39	0	936
2023	193	548	29	94	4	4	43	0	915

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 Lakewood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1693	94.0	18.0	17.1
1989	1673	94.0	17.7	11.4
1990	1356	83.0	16.3	11.5
1991	1187	72.0	16.4	9.9
1992	1291	68.0	18.9	10.3
1993	1292	64.0	20.2	11.5
1994	1420	68.0	20.9	20.4
1995	1542	70.0	22.0	18.1
1996	1542	70.0	22.0	18.1
1997	1561	68.0	23.0	20.1
1998	1598	66.0	24.2	18.1
1999	1647	72.0	22.9	19.9
2000	1617	72.0	22.5	16.7
2001	1649	69.0	23.9	17.2
2002	1634	75.0	21.8	18.8
2003	1634	75.0	21.8	18.8
2004	1718	79.0	21.7	20.4
2005	1796	84.0	21.4	29.1
2006	1759	86.0	20.5	26.5
2007	1619	91.0	17.8	27.5
2008	1651	92.0	17.9	31.2
2009	1480	101.7	16.5	36.5
2010	1458	86.0	16.9	44.4
2011	1399	86.0	16.2	41
2012	1298	92.0	14.1	47.5
2013	1316	89.0	14.7	51.2
2014	1232	80.0	15.4	56.3
2015	1188	72.0	16.5	54.5
2016	1173	65.0	18.0	55.1
2017	1101	64.0	17.2	52.6
2018	1093	62.0	17.6	60.1
2019	1012	55.0	18.4	52.9
2020	936	53.0	17.6	53.2
2021	978	49.0	19.9	52.8
2022	936	52.0	18.0	55.9
2023	915	48.0	19.0	58.9

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 Lakewood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1693	94.0	18.0	17.1
1989	1673	94.0	17.7	11.4
1990	1356	83.0	16.3	11.5
1991	1187	72.0	16.4	9.9
1992	1291	68.0	18.9	10.3
1993	1292	64.0	20.2	11.5
1994	1420	68.0	20.9	20.4
1995	1542	70.0	22.0	18.1
1996	1542	70.0	22.0	18.1
1997	1561	68.0	23.0	20.1
1998	1598	66.0	24.2	18.1
1999	1647	72.0	22.9	19.9
2000	1617	72.0	22.5	16.7
2001	1649	69.0	23.9	17.2
2002	1634	75.0	21.8	18.8
2003	1634	75.0	21.8	18.8
2004	1718	79.0	21.7	20.4
2005	1796	84.0	21.4	29.1
2006	1759	86.0	20.5	26.5
2007	1619	91.0	17.8	27.5
2008	1651	92.0	17.9	31.2
2009	1480	101.7	16.5	36.5
2010	1458	86.0	16.9	44.4
2011	1399	86.0	16.2	41
2012	1298	92.0	14.1	47.5
2013	1316	89.0	14.7	51.2
2014	1232	80.0	15.4	56.3
2015	1188	72.0	16.5	54.5
2016	1173	65.0	18.0	55.1
2017	1101	64.0	17.2	52.6
2018	1093	62.0	17.6	60.1
2019	1012	55.0	18.4	52.9
2020	936	53.0	17.6	53.2
2021	978	49.0	19.9	52.8
2022	936	52.0	18.0	55.9
2023	915	48.0	19.0	58.9

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 Lakewood High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$218 (2.7%)	$7,850 (97.3%)	$8,068
2019	$206 (2.4%)	$8,252 (97.6%)	$8,457
2020	$255 (2.9%)	$8,542 (97.1%)	$8,797
2021	$783 (8.5%)	$8,479 (91.6%)	$9,261
2022	$1,035 (9.9%)	$9,423 (90.1%)	$10,458
2023	$1,182 (11.5%)	$9,098 (88.5%)	$10,280

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 419^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 545^th of 792 High schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood High School)	49	34	15%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	50	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood High School)	48	31	17%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lakewood High School)	47	45	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas)	63	59	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lakewood High School)	62	45	17%
End of Course US History (Pinellas)	70	59	11%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lakewood High School)	26	13	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lakewood High School)	52	41	11%
End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)	56	55	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1012	915	9.6%
African American	479	548	14.4%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	42	29	31%
Hispanic	106	94	11.3%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	341	193	43.4%
Two or More Races	38	43	13.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	58.9%	6%

Schools Near Lakewood High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakewood High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1400 54th Ave S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2916	915	48	19.0	58.9%	193 (21.1%)	548 (59.9%)	94 (10.3%)	29 (3.2%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	43 (4.7%)	29.3	550^th of 807 public high schools	31.8%		25.8	545^th of 792 public high schools	31.2%	5					37.0	45.0							21.0	38.0	46.0	62.0		$10,280	$1,182	$9,098
Gibbs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	850 34th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-5452	1,160	71	16.3	64.5%	297 (25.6%)	681 (58.7%)	111 (9.6%)	16 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (4.7%)	27.6	566^th of 807 public high schools	29.9%		30.1	500^th of 792 public high schools	36.9%	66					40.0	41.0							23.0	40.0	47.0	56.0		$11,961	$1,202	$10,758
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi	Public, Charter	8-12	840 Third Ave S	St Petersburg	33701	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(727) 825-3710	143	4	39.7	73.4%	44 (30.8%)	66 (46.2%)	21 (14.7%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)	1.7	801^st of 807 public high schools	0.7%		2.1	784^th of 792 public high schools	1.0%	17					0.0	0.0												$10,729	$1,493	$9,236
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School	Public, Charter	9-12	244 2nd Ave N	Saint Petersburg	33701	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(727) 302-6883	58	4	14.5	34.5%	29 (50.0%)	15 (25.9%)	5 (8.6%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	86.8	38^th of 807 public high schools	95.3%					(n/a)					88.0	95.0							86.0	92.0	86.0			$4,064	$00	$4,064
Disston Academy	Public	5-12	5125 11th Ave S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1115	106	11	9.6	80.2%	16 (15.1%)	79 (74.5%)	7 (6.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (0.9%)	4.1	735^th of 807 public high schools	8.9%		3.7	735^th of 792 public high schools	7.2%					0.0		14.0				0.0		0.0	6.0	10.0	7.0	26.0	0.0	$28,248	$3,276	$24,973
St. Petersburg High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2501 5th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-1842	1,723	76	22.6	39.4%	950 (55.1%)	254 (14.7%)	258 (15.0%)	165 (9.6%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (5.1%)	48.6	318^th of 807 public high schools	60.6%		45.9	330^th of 792 public high schools	58.3%	12					57.0	53.0							22.0	55.0	60.0	72.0		$8,330	$646	$7,685
Boca Ciega High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	924 58th St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2780	1,423	73	19.4	63.5%	398 (28.0%)	742 (52.1%)	163 (11.5%)	56 (3.9%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (4.1%)	29.8	547^th of 807 public high schools	32.2%		23.3	570^th of 792 public high schools	28.0%	23					45.0	40.0							12.0	38.0	56.0	51.0		$9,966	$1,055	$8,911
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	10-12	6605 5th Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 341-4610	234	5	46.8	14.1%	122 (52.1%)	23 (9.8%)	36 (15.4%)	35 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.7%)	93.6	5^th of 807 public high schools	99.4%		93.4	7^th of 792 public high schools	99.1%	2						87.0								93.0		98.0		$7,998	$288	$7,710
Strive Academy	Public	6-12	301 4th St SW	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-6000	5	0			2 (40.0%)	1 (20.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lealman Innovation Academy	Public	5-12	4900 28th St N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 528-5802	485	46	10.5	82.9%	119 (24.5%)	304 (62.7%)	46 (9.5%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	3.5	744^th of 807 public high schools	7.8%		2.8	765^th of 792 public high schools	3.4%	21	0.0	13.0	13.0	6.0	6.0	20.0	4.0	17.0	10.0	3.0	8.0	3.0	2.0	0.0	36.0	4.0	5.0	$19,453	$2,936	$16,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood High School

What district is Lakewood High School in?

Pinellas

What schools feed into Lakewood High School?

Lakewood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
Elementary : Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary : Maximo Elementary School
Middle : Bay Point Middle School

How many students attend Lakewood High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 915 students attended Lakewood High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakewood High School?

Students at Lakewood High School are 60% African American, 21% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Lakewood High School a good school?

Lakewood High School ranks 550^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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