Lakeland Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Lagrange, Indiana. Lakeland Jr/Sr High School is the only high school part of Lakeland School Corporation.
Serving 764 students in grades 7-12, Lakeland Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeland Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lakeland Jr/sr High School's student population of 764 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Mascot
Lakers
School Rankings
Lakeland Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Jr/sr High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lakers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Lakeland Jr/sr High School is ranked #1274 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lakeland Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Lakeland Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Heights Sr High School, Westview Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeland Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeland Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lakeland Jr/sr High School?
764 students attend Lakeland Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lakeland Jr/sr High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeland Jr/sr High School?
Lakeland Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakeland Jr/sr High School offer ?
Lakeland Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Jr/sr High School part of?
Lakeland Jr/sr High School is part of Lakeland School Corporation School District.
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