Summary:
Zip code 80215, located in Lakewood, Colorado, is served by Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and contains just one high school: Lakewood High School, a large public school enrolling 1,735 students in grades 9–12. Because only one high school exists in this area, the analysis focuses entirely on how Lakewood High School compares to its district and the state.
Lakewood High School is a consistently strong performer, earning a 4-star rating for three straight years and ranking in the top quarter of Colorado high schools (88th of 338 schools in 2025–2026). Its graduation rate stands at an impressive 92.0%, well above the district rate of 86.7% and the state rate of 85.6%, while its dropout rate of 1.1% is lower than both district and state averages. The school is especially strong in STEM subjects: on the 2025–2026 SAT, 45% of 11th graders were proficient in math versus 32% statewide, and 42.9% were proficient in science compared to just 24.8% statewide—an 18-point advantage. Reading and writing proficiency also exceeds state averages, although 11th-grade SAT performance (67%) dipped slightly below the district average (70%) in the most recent year.
The most notable concern is chronic absenteeism. With a rate of 38.9%, nearly 4 in 10 students are chronically absent, far exceeding the district rate of 26.6% and the state rate of 28.4%. Despite this, the school still achieves a 92% graduation rate and a very low dropout rate, suggesting strong student recovery efforts. With 36.77% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch and a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1, Lakewood High School serves a moderately diverse socioeconomic population while maintaining stable, top-quartile academic results. Overall, it offers a reliable, above-average education, with chronic absenteeism being the primary area in need of attention.
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