Lakeland High School

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Lakeland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
214 Kenyon Rd,  Suffolk, VA
Suffolk City Public Schools
3.3
5.0
1,045 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Thomas A. Whitley
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
23
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
262:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Black
56%
White
32.9%
Hispanic
5.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Old Dominion University 252 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 208 Students
Norfolk State University 197 Students
James Madison University 153 Students
Virginia State University 140 Students
University of Virginia 115 Students
George Mason University 112 Students
Radford University 96 Students
Hampton University 95 Students
Christopher Newport University 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 99 Students
Biology 64 Students
Business 61 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 21 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 167 Reviews
5.0
7/19/2025
My best experience I had with Lakeland was with ROTC when we all got together and found a way to take a trip to New York City, and none of this would have been possible without Lakeland High School. But my worst experience was getting 4 bomb threats within 2 months of my 3rd year of high school.
4.0 Senior
12/1/2023
It is fun overall. It isn't a huge school so most of everybody knows each other and are all close. I haven't really has any horrible experiences. Faculty are always strict on rules. The teachers are cool and the students as well. It's easy to get to know people here as well.
3.0 Senior
9/2/2023
Lakeland High School is a mediocre high school. There is a major lack of school spirit and teacher/ staff quality. The school rarely does anything for its students, especially the seniors.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/21/2018
I will give this school a rating of excellent they take to make sure the students are understanding what is being taught
teacher
10/20/2010
We have some really great kids who need and deserve some additional resources. The money would go a long way to ensuring their academic success.
parent
10/12/2010
I worked there for many years. Lots of great teachers and nice students.
5.0 parent
4/20/2008

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Lakeland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Suffolk, VA and is served by the Suffolk City Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,045 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Lakeland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $386,430. Discover additional schools in the area, like First Academy, Forest Glen Middle School, Kilby Shores Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Suffolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lakeland High School.

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