Lakeland High

www.spsk12.net/lhs

1,045 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lakeland High School, located on Kenyon Road in Suffolk, Virginia, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students within the Suffolk Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that balances academic rigor with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lakeland High is deeply integrated into the local Suffolk community. The school places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement, often utilizing its website as a primary hub for communication regarding school events, administrative policies, and student resources. By providing a structured and supportive educational setting, Lakeland High strives to empower its student body to become productive, responsible citizens while maintaining a commitment to continuous academic improvement.

1,045

Total Students

85.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	58
Black	585
Asian	4
Two or More	51
American Indian	3

Black
585 (56.0%)
White
344 (32.9%)
Hispanic
58 (5.6%)
Two or More
51 (4.9%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)925-5790
Website:	http://www.spsk12.net/lhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	722
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 291

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 279

Grade 12 210