Lakewood High

2,761 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lakewood High School, located at 4400 Briercrest Ave. in Lakewood, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Lakewood community as part of the Long Beach Unified School District. Known for its distinct "Lancer" school spirit, the campus is a focal point of local pride and maintains a long-standing tradition of academic, athletic, and extracurricular involvement. The school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of programs, ranging from college-preparatory courses and Advanced Placement (AP) classes to specialized career technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Lakewood High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which includes competitive CIF athletic teams, vibrant visual and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s campus environment is designed to foster community engagement and personal growth, encouraging students to participate in leadership opportunities and community service. By balancing a rigorous curriculum with a supportive social atmosphere, Lakewood High continues to be an essential institution for fostering student success and preparing the youth of the Long Beach area for their post-graduation endeavors.

2,761

Total Students

124.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	1,549
Black	509
Asian	289
Two or More	100
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	61

Hispanic
1,549 (56.1 %)
Black
509 (18.4 %)
Asian
289 (10.5 %)
White
249 (9.0 %)
Two or More
100 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
61 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)425-1281
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 677

Grade 10 710

Grade 11 710

Grade 12 664