Lakewood High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1,735 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lakewood High School, located in the heart of Lakewood, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Jefferson County School District. As a large, comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that ranges from standard college-preparatory courses to rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The school is well-known for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that caters to a wide variety of student interests, talents, and backgrounds.

Beyond the classroom, Lakewood High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in numerous athletics, performing arts programs, competitive clubs, and service-oriented organizations, all of which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. With its central location on West 8th Avenue and a strong connection to the surrounding community, the school remains a focal point for student development and civic engagement in the Lakewood area.

1,735

Total Students

91.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	855
Hispanic	673
Black	37
Asian	74
Two or More	85
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
855 (49.3%)
Hispanic
673 (38.8%)
Two or More
85 (4.9%)
Asian
74 (4.3%)
Black
37 (2.1%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-7085
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 464

Grade 10 433

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 412