Serving 1,657 students in grades 9-12, Lakeside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeside High School's student population of 1,657 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Mascot
Lancer
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6878 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside High School's ranking?
Lakeside High School is ranked #6878 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lakeside High School often compared to?
Lakeside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Temescal Canyon High School, Elsinore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
1,657 students attend Lakeside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lakeside High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lakeside High School offer ?
Lakeside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakeside High School part of?
Lakeside High School is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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