Lakes High School

Lakes High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10320 Farwest Dr SW,  Lakewood, WA
Clover Park School District
3.6
2.8
1,286 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karen Mauer-smith
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
34
AP Pass Rate
46.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16.4%
State Average
41.7%
Science
46.4%
State Average
49.7%
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
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
46.6%
White
32.1%
Hispanic
23.8%
Two or more races
16.3%
Black
14.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.4%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
#9 Niche Standout HS in Washington
Source: Niche

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 Washington 243 Students
Washington State University 183 Students
Central Washington University 154 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 132 Students
Western Washington University 98 Students
Eastern Washington University 95 Students
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom 92 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 90 Students
Seattle University 87 Students
Seattle Pacific University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 77 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Biology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students
Elementary Education 21 Students
Engineering 20 Students
Criminology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 289 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
10/23/2024
My experience at Lakes High School, was my freshman year and a month into my sophomore year, in which I hold dearly since the people at the school, admin, teachers, and students were amazing.
5.0 Senior
3/27/2024
My overall experience in this specific high school was very good. They made me feel comfortable and welcomed. When it came to being a new student at this high school.
4.0 Senior
2/12/2024
So far my experience has been a positive one. The teachers here are nice and engaging. I have enjoyed playing golf here for the past 4 years.
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GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 15 Reviews
3.0 student
3/18/2024
As a recent alumni, I have much experience with this school. I would say, however, the best decision I made with Lakes was to join running start and participate less in the school. In Lakes High School, when I was last attending, academics were not exciting. In fact, very little of our classes were...
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1.0 parent
9/12/2018
This school has opened itself up for political discussion rather than academic progression readiness.
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2.0 other
4/12/2017
I have experience in IB schools and public schools across the nation. Lakes has slow easy curriculum. Especially when it comes to freshman English. Also advisory meetings aren't a help at all for most students. Advisory is somewhat a waste of time to be meeting up every Thursday. Also, why is health...
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2.0 parent
12/1/2014
The administration at this school is awful. Some teachers are allowed to call students inappropriate names and in their eyes it's justified. Some teachers bully students in a manner of renaming it. Administration can care less about the students feelings. I'm not saying all teachers are bad. Some te...
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