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Lakewood High School

Public | 9-12 | 759 students

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Posted October 24, 2012

THIS SCHOOL SUCKS! Some of the people are so crazy! Teachers are either way to hard or doesn't do anything. School lunches suck, and people are so mean! Teachers never do anything about people talking in class or who is sleeping.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 23, 2011

One of the best schools in Washington it's not a big school and the teachers are challenging. A perfect learning environment, and don't be fooled by the negative comments by some of the students or teachers they tend to exaggerate. The staff is amazing and there are many great student leaders.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 23, 2009

this school is horrible i went there my freshman year and i wish i never did. the sudents arent very nice to eachother they spred rumors that are untrue they are very immuature i transfered to MPHS and im very happy there. it is by far a way better school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 14, 2008

Lakewood High School is an awesome school. I'm almost done with my sophomore year and I find the teachers to be great! I do think we need more school spirit though.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 27, 2006

I just graduated from this high school and I highly recommend it. It has great college in the high school, advanced placement, and running start programs. After graduating, I was immediately accepted into the University of WAshington as a sophomore. It's a small school, with great extra curricular. The teachers are great. They are motivational and challenging. If you are looking for a nice small school, this is a great choice.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 12, 2006

It has been a transition from perochial classroom to Lakewood High. I find the lack of a definative requirements on students concerning behavior and dress a negative. the need to build better respect by students of parents and faculty is also a concern. Being just like the rest of the public school system is not enough, why not lead the pack? Teachers have done a great job of being available to students. Not teaching down, and adding to the dumbing of out children is a real positive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2005

Lakewood has a wonderful cross country and track program.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
98%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
23%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
71%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
60%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
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Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White42%
Low incomen/a
Not low income43%
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

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Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students93%
Female100%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
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Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low incomen/a
Not low income92%
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students10%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White6%
Low incomen/a
Not low income11%
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students67%
Female62%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income62%
Not low income69%
Special education57%
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students55%
Femalen/a
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low incomen/a
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education55%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Femalen/a
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Blackn/a
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Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

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Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
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Whiten/a
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Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Geometry

All Students14%
Femalen/a
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White13%
Low incomen/a
Not low income7%
Special educationn/a
Not special education14%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a

Integrated Math 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

183 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income77%
Not low income91%
Special education73%
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income89%
Not low income98%
Special education73%
Not special education98%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 64%
Hispanic 7% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 9%
Black 3% 6%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 1%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 22N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 70%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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17023 11th Ave NE
Arlington, WA 98223
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Phone: (360) 652-4505

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