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Sumter School District

Lakewood High School

  • C-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Sumter, SC
  • 93 reviews
    C-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C-
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      C-
    4. College Prep
      C-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Lakewood High School is a public school located in Sumter, SC. It has 1,144 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 38% of students are at least proficient in math and 39% in reading.
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    (803) 506-2700
    350 Old Manning Road
    Sumter, SC 29150
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    39%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    38%
    Average Graduation Rate
    82%
    Average SAT
    930
    36 responses
    Average ACT
    19
    78 responses
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $41,800
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $742
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $102,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    33%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    33%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 35 responses
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    • Football games
      29%
    • Basketball games
      23%
    • Prep rally's
      14%
    • Spirit Week
      11%
    • Homecoming
      9%
    • Pep rallies
      9%
    • Track meets
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,144
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    100%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
    44%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $50,234
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    22.1%
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.20 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.20 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.20 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,100/ year
    National
    $12,239
    74%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.19 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.19 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.19 responses
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    Lakewood High School Reviews

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    Lakewood Is a very athletic and academic school. Overall we have 9-12th grade. The school provides everyone with equal opportunity for success. Teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors do their very best to help students out. They greet, encourage, uplift and confine in a relationship with students . Students are involved in the talented and gifted programs , athletics , clubs and other organizations around the school. The athletics program runs good.
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    Well, the school allows the students an opportunity to be themselves. The students have a voice and are able to verbalize their needs and concerned. The school is very caring and respects students as individuals. They listen to what the students have to say without making them feel unimportant. The students have a good relationship with their teachers and administers. I feel that the school treats the students like they are a part of a family away from their family of origin. The school challenges and supports the students academically and encourages them to dream big. The teachers also work with the students to assist them with achieving those dreams and goals. I feel that the school is student orientated and their main focus is getting the students ready for college and/or to enter the real world with success.
    Lakewood High is a very good school. Staff members are always there to help, and strongly push students to improve, make smart decisions, and to succeed for you own good. If you need help the staff is honestly there to help. Also, teachers seem to build a good relationship with students and give advice when you need it. The school is quiet and students are more stabled this year than any other year. The only thing I wish to change for Lakewood High, is the school pride..its there, but it needs to be stronger.