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Lakewood High School

Summary:

Lakewood High School is a public high school located in Lake Odessa, Michigan, serving grades 8-12 with a student population of 492. The school is part of the Lakewood Public Schools district and has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the middle range among Michigan high schools.

Lakewood High School stands out for its strong graduation rates, reaching 97.1% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Douglas R Welch High School (80.7%) and Portland High School (94.1%). The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 0.9% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 1.1% to 40.0%. However, Lakewood High School faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 22.8% to 48.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Academically, Lakewood High School's 11th-grade students have performed better than the state average in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, with 62.2% proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 51.3%. But they have underperformed in SAT/Mathematics, with only 21% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.3%. Compared to nearby schools, Lakewood High School appears to be a middle-performing school in the region, with room for improvement in certain areas, such as test scores and overall school ranking, when compared to higher-performing schools like Saranac JrSr High School.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 7223 Velte Rd
       Lake Odessa, MI  48849-9481

(616) 374-8868

District: Lakewood Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
287th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,771 Help


Feeder schools for Lakewood High School:

Elementary:    Lakewood Early Childhood Center
    Lakewood Elementary School
Middle:    Lakewood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakewood High School ranks better than 61.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.27. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 21.6. (See more...)
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Compare Lakewood High School employs 22.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood High School is $12,771.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakewood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood High School 287th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Lakewood High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakewood High School

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Rank History for all students at Lakewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.11 294th 705 58.3%
2007 53.47 439th 767 42.8%
2008 68.11 303rd 750 59.6%
2009 69.86 272nd 754 63.9%
2010 72.19 249th 765 67.5%
2011 75.26 212th 784 73.0%
2012 73.11 196th 773 74.6%
2013 75.06 177th 805 78.0%
2014 72.97 189th 799 76.3%
2015 74.15 206th 832 75.2%
2016 76.72 160th 852 81.2%
2017 63.55 272nd 835 67.4%
2018 56.83 340th 824 58.7%
2019 57.43 265th 666 60.2%
2021 51.97 237th 561 57.8%
2022 59.64 226th 531 57.4%
2023 55.88 299th 735 59.3%
2024 57.27 287th 743 61.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.15 197th 315 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.31 372nd 755 50.7%
2019 49.89 266th 532 50.0%
2021 54.34 176th 417 57.8%
2022 46.75 222nd 369 39.8%
2023 69.50 142nd 614 76.9%
2024 51.96 283rd 654 56.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.02 293rd 710 58.7%
2019 48.33 283rd 554 48.9%
2021 42.27 259th 462 43.9%
2022 62.15 172nd 416 58.7%
2023 41.64 355th 611 41.9%
2024 41.45 350th 619 43.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.75 371st 707 47.5%
2019 54.82 240th 543 55.8%
2021 48.45 220th 472 53.4%
2022 46.80 248th 440 43.6%
2023 61.30 206th 611 66.3%
2024 67.05 174th 633 72.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lakewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.66 384th 708 45.8%
2019 46.80 306th 582 47.4%
2021 46.03 254th 516 50.8%
2022 59.42 200th 492 59.3%
2023 44.09 344th 647 46.8%
2024 46.74 325th 638 49.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan 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 753 0 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1989 753 0 2 25 0 n/a n/a -2 778
1990 730 0 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1991 750 2 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1992 796 0 8 34 22 n/a n/a 0 860
1993 706 2 8 29 16 n/a n/a 0 761
1994 766 3 8 32 16 n/a n/a 0 825
1995 776 3 4 23 8 n/a n/a 0 814
1996 776 3 4 23 8 n/a n/a 0 814
1997 791 4 5 22 10 n/a n/a 0 832
1998 796 5 3 19 5 n/a n/a 0 828
1999 801 5 3 19 6 n/a n/a 0 834
2000 834 4 7 19 4 n/a n/a 0 868
2001 847 3 6 19 4 n/a n/a 0 879
2002 798 4 7 23 1 n/a n/a 0 833
2003 798 4 7 23 1 n/a n/a 0 833
2004 777 4 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2005 775 6 6 26 1 n/a n/a 0 814
2006 744 7 2 28 5 n/a n/a 0 786
2007 713 6 1 27 6 n/a n/a 0 753
2008 711 9 6 31 5 n/a n/a 0 762
2009 634 9 7 29 3 n/a n/a 0 682
2010 637 9 11 30 5 n/a n/a 0 692
2011 619 4 9 41 1 0 6 0 680
2012 626 3 7 37 0 0 9 0 682
2013 619 6 8 36 0 0 8 0 677
2014 614 9 10 40 1 0 8 0 682
2015 569 12 4 36 1 0 8 0 630
2016 555 12 3 37 1 0 8 0 616
2017 552 7 1 40 0 1 12 0 613
2018 534 5 3 42 1 1 13 0 599
2019 508 6 2 50 0 1 17 0 584
2020 506 3 0 50 0 1 14 0 574
2021 463 5 2 39 0 2 13 0 524
2022 452 5 4 42 0 1 15 0 519
2023 439 1 3 37 0 0 12 0 492
2024 425 5 3 35 0 0 13 0 481

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 780 n/a n/a n/a
1989 778 n/a n/a 6.6
1990 755 44.0 17.1 6
1991 778 n/a n/a n/a
1992 860 n/a n/a n/a
1993 761 n/a 0.0 10.8
1994 825 37.8 21.8 10.5
1995 814 40.8 20.0 8.4
1996 814 40.8 20.0 8.4
1997 832 42.0 19.8 12.3
1998 828 34.0 24.4 10.3
1999 834 40.0 20.9 7.6
2000 868 42.5 20.4 16.1
2001 879 43.1 20.4 15
2002 833 41.7 20.0 19.2
2003 833 41.7 20.0 19.2
2004 807 38.8 20.8 16.9
2005 814 39.0 20.9 22.9
2006 786 38.7 20.3 25.1
2007 753 38.7 19.5 0.4
2008 762 40.6 18.8 27
2009 682 38.0 17.9 30.2
2010 692 37.7 18.3 32.2
2011 680 36.6 18.5 34.6
2012 682 34.2 19.9 35.5
2013 677 32.7 20.6 38.3
2014 682 32.7 20.8 32.7
2015 630 32.0 19.6 31.6
2016 616 31.0 19.8 33.6
2017 613 29.0 21.1 38.8
2018 599 29.2 20.4 35.2
2019 584 31.1 18.7 39.2
2020 574 28.3 20.2 35.4
2021 524 26.3 19.9 38.5
2022 519 24.5 21.1 31.8
2023 492 22.6 21.7 38.8
2024 481 22.2 21.6 39.7

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 780 n/a n/a n/a
1989 778 n/a n/a 6.6
1990 755 44.0 17.1 6
1991 778 n/a n/a n/a
1992 860 n/a n/a n/a
1993 761 n/a 0.0 10.8
1994 825 37.8 21.8 10.5
1995 814 40.8 20.0 8.4
1996 814 40.8 20.0 8.4
1997 832 42.0 19.8 12.3
1998 828 34.0 24.4 10.3
1999 834 40.0 20.9 7.6
2000 868 42.5 20.4 16.1
2001 879 43.1 20.4 15
2002 833 41.7 20.0 19.2
2003 833 41.7 20.0 19.2
2004 807 38.8 20.8 16.9
2005 814 39.0 20.9 22.9
2006 786 38.7 20.3 25.1
2007 753 38.7 19.5 0.4
2008 762 40.6 18.8 27
2009 682 38.0 17.9 30.2
2010 692 37.7 18.3 32.2
2011 680 36.6 18.5 34.6
2012 682 34.2 19.9 35.5
2013 677 32.7 20.6 38.3
2014 682 32.7 20.8 32.7
2015 630 32.0 19.6 31.6
2016 616 31.0 19.8 33.6
2017 613 29.0 21.1 38.8
2018 599 29.2 20.4 35.2
2019 584 31.1 18.7 39.2
2020 574 28.3 20.2 35.4
2021 524 26.3 19.9 38.5
2022 519 24.5 21.1 31.8
2023 492 22.6 21.7 38.8
2024 481 22.2 21.6 39.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $376 (3.9%) $9,321 (96.1%) $9,697
2020 $370 (3.7%) $9,614 (96.3%) $9,984
2021 $1,296 (11.8%) $9,722 (88.2%) $11,018
2022 $1,546 (13.1%) $10,264 (86.9%) $11,810
2023 $959 (7.5%) $11,812 (92.5%) $12,771

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 265th of 666 High schoolsRanks 299th of 735 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Lakewood High School)46.633.9
 12.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Lakewood Public Schools)46.633.9
 12.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Lakewood High School)56.857.1
 0.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Lakewood Public Schools)56.857.1
 0.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood High School)3725
 12%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Public Schools)3725
 12%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students584492
 15.8%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic5037
 26%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White508439
 13.6%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%38.8%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood High School

Lakewood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Elementary : Lakewood Elementary School
Middle : Lakewood Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Lakewood High School.

Students at Lakewood High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Lakewood High School ranks 287th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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