Lakeside High School

Lakeside High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
2871 Malvern Ave,  Hot Springs, AR
Lakeside School District (Hot Springs)
4.3
5.0
1,112 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Darin Landry
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
570
Verbal
640
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
48.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33%
Science
51.7%
English
72.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
457:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
71.9%
Hispanic
12.9%
Black
7.7%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arkansas 384 Students
University of Central Arkansas 322 Students
Henderson State University 177 Students
National Park College 174 Students
Arkansas State University 166 Students
Arkansas Tech University 157 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 141 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 116 Students
Hendrix College 106 Students
Harding University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 117 Students
Biology 114 Students
Business 97 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Elementary Education 27 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 158 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/5/2025
The most fulfilling part of my experience has Lakeside High School has been the conversation and knowledge i've gained from passionate teachers in higher-level classes and arts. The most disappointing part is the lack of passion of the staff in lower-level classes, and the overall treatment.
5.0 Junior
3/3/2025
I've went to Lakeside my whole life, K-11. I absolutely love Lakeside and even want my future kids to go there. I'm so proud to say that I attend Lakeside High School and am forever grateful.
5.0 Junior
6/28/2023
Lakeside provides a good experience for most Arkansas students. While there are some evident flaws in the school system, one must compare to all other schools in Arkansas. With that in mind, one can see how Lakeside stands most other Arkansas schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
3/21/2025
Very safe learning environment. When I think of Lakeside I think progress. Lakeside has provided my child with all the opportunities they need. My wife and I had our child going to lake Hamilton and once we realized how detrimental that was to our child’s education, we moved them to lakeside where t...

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Lakeside High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Hot Springs, AR and is served by the Lakeside School District (Hot Springs) in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,112 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Lakeside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cutter-Morning Star High School, Crossgate Christian Academy, Lakeside Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Hot Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lakeside High School.

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