High Schools in Lakota Local

The Lakota Local school district in Ohio is home to three high schools: Lakota West High School, Lakota East High School, and Lakota Central. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and showcase a range of academic performance and student demographics.

Lakota West High School and Lakota East High School are the standout performers, both ranked in the top 250 high schools in Ohio and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on state tests, maintain high graduation rates (over 95%), and have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, Lakota Central struggles significantly, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages, a lower graduation rate of 84.7%, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 68.2%.

The racial makeup of the schools varies, with Lakota West High School having a more diverse student population and Lakota East High School having a higher percentage of White students. However, both high-performing schools are able to support students from diverse backgrounds, suggesting that factors beyond racial composition, such as school resources and teaching quality, play a significant role in academic success.