Lakes High School
Lakewood, WA · Clover Park School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
228th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
10320 Farwest DR SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5550NCES ID 530141000261Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lakes High School 228th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 48th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 298 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,195 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 28.4% | ▼ 19.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 23.8% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.3% | 17.9% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 16.4% | 14.0% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 6.8% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 5.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $549K in zip 98498 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Lakes High School
- –Re-Entry High SchoolClover Park School District · 0.8 mi awayCompare
- #65Steilacoom HighSteilacoom Hist. School District · 1.1 mi away65th of 437
ELA 77% ▲16 · Math 37% ▲22Compare - –Transition Day StudentsClover Park School District · 1.5 mi awayCompare
- #312Clover Park High SchoolClover Park School District · 2.7 mi away312th of 437
ELA 41% ▼20 · Math 14% ▼1Compare - –CPSD Open Doors ProgramClover Park School District · 3.1 mi awayCompare
- #172General William H. Harrison Preparatory SchoolClover Park School District · 3.4 mi away172nd of 437
ELA 52% ▼9 · Math 36% ▲21Compare - #328Mount Tahoma High SchoolTacoma School District · 3.9 mi away328th of 437
ELA 36% ▼25 · Math 14% ▼1Compare - #41Curtis Senior HighUniversity Place School District · 4.2 mi away41st of 437
ELA 80% ▲19 · Math 51% ▲36Compare
What school district is Lakes High School in?
Lakes High School is part of the Clover Park School District district in Lakewood, Washington.
Is Lakes High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lakes High School 228th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lakes High School?
White 28%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 18%, Black 14% (1,195 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lakes High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98498 is $549K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.