Lakes High School

1,158 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lakes High School, located in Lakewood, Washington, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Clover Park School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a diverse academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and specialized support services to meet the varying needs of its student body. The school is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular landscape, featuring a wide range of athletic teams, competitive clubs, and performing arts programs that aim to foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond academics and activities, Lakes High School is distinguished by its strong connection to the surrounding Lakewood area and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation. The campus environment emphasizes inclusivity and community, often reflecting the unique demographic mix of the Pacific Northwest. With a focus on both college and career readiness, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to develop their personal talents and academic potential in a supportive, collaborative setting.

1,158

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakes High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	268
Black	160
Asian	59
Two or More	205
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	70

White
348 (31.1%)
Hispanic
268 (23.9%)
Two or More
205 (18.3%)
Black
160 (14.3%)
Pacific Islander
70 (6.3%)
Asian
59 (5.3%)
American Indian
9 (0.8%)

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:	N/A
District:	Clover Park School District
Phone:	(253)583-5550
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* 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 9 340

Grade 10 320

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 233