Lakeside High School

Lakeside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3801 Briarcliff Rd NE,  Atlanta, GA
Dekalb County Schools
3.6
3.3
2,186 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Providing a 9th to 12th grade education to over 2000 students, the campus of Lakeside High School is the final stage in the primary education for Briarcliff public school students. AP courses on offer include calculus, statistics, language, literature, biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. Languages include French, Spanish, German, and Latin. Over a third of the student body are regularly enrolled in AP courses. Lakeside has also partnered with the Dekalb High School of Technology-North with the following programs: Dental, CNA. Cosmetology, Manufacturing, Construction, Law & Public Safety, IT, and Automotive. 11th to 12th grade students can take advantage of these off-campus classes and internships to gain vital career knowledge as they prepare to transition into their adult lives. Lakeside clubs include BETA, Future Business Leaders of America, FCA, Mock Trial Team, and Vex Robotics Teams. The school's athletics teams include basketball, gymnastics, lacrosse, swim and dive, track & field, volleyball, wrestling, and football.

School Details

Head of School
Damian Bounds
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
D+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
58.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
3
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
350:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
41.7%
White
31.4%
Black
19.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
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 Georgia 674 Students
Georgia State University 614 Students
Emory University 343 Students
Kennesaw State University 326 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 326 Students
Georgia Southern University 231 Students
Auburn University 179 Students
Georgia College & State University 179 Students
Oglethorpe University 155 Students
Berry College 151 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 191 Students
Biology 190 Students
Psychology 146 Students
Nursing 113 Students
Computer Science 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 81 Students
Marketing 70 Students
Political Science and Government 63 Students
Finance 56 Students
Mechanical Engineering 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 451 Reviews
2.0 Senior
2/14/2024
At lakeside there isn't much student life, nobody has school spirit and it can be really depressing to be around. As for the faculty, they don't seem like they want students to preserver, more directed towards the administration. Some teachers on the other hand are the best, and are always there to help you improve.
4.0 Senior
7/14/2023
Most of my problems were with the people that go here. The teachers are fine if you look for the right ones and the activities are promising. Administration is pretty bad and so is the food but overall, if you want to prosper academically, this can be a good school for you.
2.0 Senior
11/11/2022
In my time here, I have had some amazing teachers, but I have also had some horrible ones. Overall, the administration does not care about learning and cares more about dress code and earbuds. The councilors do not care about students as they are overloaded with students. The principal is nice however has done very little to reform the school. Overall, not the best experience.
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3.3 23 Reviews
2.0 student
7/31/2025
Los maestros no ayudan la escuela es desorganizada no me ayudaron sabiendo que tengo tricotilomania y otros problemas y no me pasaron una materia que tenia con buen promedio y no debía ni una tarea muy mala experiencia no inscriban a sus hijos ahi.
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5.0 other
6/6/2024
Great School! All my friends also believed it was a great experience, with sports programs and extracurrical activites. Particularly enjoyed the VEX robotics program.
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1.0 other
9/13/2023
Mold in the bathrooms, rats running around, & drugs use.
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3.0 other
9/3/2023
While 70% of the teachers are nice and care about your academic progress, there are some teachers that are dismissive or just don’t care about their students. the administration staff was less the satisfying. They focus on the wrong things like unnecessarily dresscoding girls. On my senior year, 202...
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Georgia DeKalb County Atlanta 30345
Lakeside High School

Lakeside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,186 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Lakeside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Margaret Harris Comprehensive School, Cross Keys High School, St Pius X Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lakeside High School.

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