Lakewood High School

Very disappointed with the quality of staffs, the lack of help for my struggling child and the lack of support as we transferred to the Denver area from out-of-state. I am an educator, with 8 years of experience and believe this school is solely for the well-healed kid who is intrinsically motivated. Submitted by a parent
--Submitted by a teacher

After spending 6 semester at LHS I would have to say the the kids are smart,the teachers are good but the administrators are really terrible. If you parents don't have strong voices, I suggest a different school
--Submitted by a parent

Well, my 4 years experience in Lakewood high school was proved a waste of time. Bad school administrators and racist everywhere!
--Submitted by a student

Well having 2 children attend this outstanding school, back to back., has given them a well rounded education. They were both in the IB program , which is excellent. Our oldest once she was in college was so prepared and organize that it drove her roommates crazy that she could write out reports and essays with such ease. And the study habits that have been taught is so valuable. Senioritis set in for our second one the last semester, but still did great. The faculty and administration is great, they care for each kid there and if you are an active parent you are not left out.
--Submitted by a parent

i am astudent at LHS and i absolutly love this school! i have lots of fun and i learn tons. there is no racism or pregidous around the school and there is rarly ever any bulling.
--Submitted by a student

I see plenty of parents leaving reviews of Lakewood HS. I currently attend Lakewood High School and its a great school. The atmosphere is changing a bit but everyone is still very polite and considerate. It has so many programs for students to get involved in far more than any school i have looked at in Denver or Lakewood. The teachers are really flexible because they know that everyone has a personal life including the parents of the students, go ahead and plan a trip in the middle of the year just remember to give your teachers some notice.
--Submitted by a student

My child is in the IB program and virtually every teacher he has had in a year and a half have been entrenched, inflexible and unresponsive. It's difficult to get a hold of teachers. We're pulling my son out at the end of the semester.
--Submitted by a parent

I love lakewood, it's amazing! but the atmosphere is starting to drop. There seems to be more and more kids who don't want to be at school then kids that want to be there. Besides that, the school is deffinately the best public school in Jeffco, hands down!
--Submitted by a student

We have a student in the IB program at Lakewood, so that's what I can speak to. We visited several high schools prior to choosing Lakewood and are so happy with our selection. There is a very upbeat climate at the school, it feels less 'cliquish' than the other schools. Their theme song is 'We are Family' and as corny as that sounds, it truly feels that way. The principal and teachers are very enthusiastic and engaged. As a parent, we feel very informed. Although the emphasis is on acedemic achievement, Lakewood provides an extremely well rounded offering of extra curricular clubs and teams. Although the school is large, when attending parent teacher conferences, each teacher knew my student and could offer insights into his strengths and challenges. Our student is thriving and excited to go to school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had children both in IB and in regular classes. My experience is that the IB teachers choose IB because they want to deal with the 'easy' students. At the same time they seem to make it their mission to 'knock the bright students down a notch.' On the other hand the teachers in the regular track work hard to motivate and include all students.
--Submitted by a parent