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# Lakeside High School (GreatSchools)

Georgia  ›  Atlanta  ›  Dekalb County School District  ›  Lakeside High School Lakeside High School Work here? Help keep us up to date by claiming your school . " class="gs-tipso info-circle tipso_style" data-ga-click-label="Unclaimed badge" href="/school-accounts/register.page/?city=Atlanta&schoolId=770&state=GA" data-remodal-target="modal_info_box"> Unclaimed 6 /10 GreatSchools Rating 23 reviews Public school · 2,181 Students · Grades 9-12 · Contact · Address Save Review Follow Claim Lakeside High School Save Overview Academics Student life Reviews ACADEMICS College Prep College Success Advanced Courses Test Scores Courses & Programs Race/Ethnicity Low-Income Students Students With Disabilities STUDENT LIFE Student Demographics Regular Attendance Teachers & Staff About the School Reviews Neighborhood Nearby homes for sale Nearby Schools Moving? Find homes for sale near this school Powered by Overview Lakeside High School is a public school in Atlanta, GA , offering AP courses, 2 sports, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 28 high schools in Dekalb County School District . School Rating Lakeside High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Georgia with the same grade levels. 6 /10 GreatSchools Rating Rating Factors The GreatSchools Rating for this school is based on the following elements. XQ School Board Finder School boards transform communities. Learn about yours. Powered by XQ Institute ADVERTISEMENT ACADEMICS College Prep GreatSchools gathers college prep information from government-collected data. Parent Tip The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students , not a select few. Sources ACADEMICS College Success How do high schools help students succeed in college? Learn about the best practices of College Success Award winning schools. Parent Tip Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college . Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation. Sources ACADEMICS Advanced Courses Parent Tip Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure that students are well prepared. Notice something missing or confusing? Sources ACADEMICS Test Scores These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests. Parent Tip Ask the school what it’s doing to help students who are behind. Understand what on-track learning looks like , and ask the school what it’s doing to accelerate progress for students. Sources ACADEMICS Courses & Programs The list below is a sample of available courses at this school. Why are advanced academics important? Sources ACADEMICS Race/Ethnicity Sources ACADEMICS Low-Income Students How a school’s approach to at-risk students affects your child . Notice something missing or confusing? Sources ACADEMICS Students With Disabilities This section reflects how well this school serves students with disabilities. Sources Powered by Homes Nearby Homes for sale near this school Powered by the non-profit Free Tutoring Support your child’s learning with free tutoring anytime. Sign up today! ADVERTISEMENT STUDENT LIFE Student Demographics Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how. Sources STUDENT LIFE Regular Attendance 71% state avg: 78% of students are present nearly every school day 1% vs 2023 Lakeside High School Regular Attendance 100% 50% 0% 2024 school year 71% of students are present nearly every school day Comparisons 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 This school 71% District 71% State 78% Regular attendance by student groups Race/Ethnicity 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Native American 75% compare District - Native American 70% State - Native American 73% Asian 71% compare District - Asian 79% State - Asian 91% African American 68% compare District - African American 66% State - African American 74% White 88% compare District - White 87% State - White 82% Hispanic 60% compare District - Hispanic 71% State - Hispanic 77% Two or more races 79% compare District - Two or more races 73% State - Two or more races 77% Gender 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Female 69% compare District - Female 71% State - Female 78% Male 72% compare District - Male 70% State - Male 78% IEP/504 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 IEP/504 66% compare District - IEP/504 65% State - IEP/504 73% General-Education students 71% compare District - General-Education students 71% State - General-Education students 79% Income 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Low income 62% compare District - Low income 67% State - Low income 74% Not economically disadvantaged 80% compare District - Not economically disadvantaged 86% State - Not economically disadvantaged 87% Why regular attendance matters When many students miss school, it affects more than just those students. Teachers may need to slow down lessons, repeat material, or adjust plans, which can disrupt learning for the whole class. Schools with more consistent attendance are better able to maintain routines, build strong classroom communities, and support learning for all students. Where we get our data Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 STUDENT LIFE Teachers & Staff What makes a great teacher? The truth may surprise you. Parent Tip What’s the most important thing to look for in the staff at a school? Sources STUDENT LIFE About the School Sources ADVERTISEMENT 3.3 23 Reviews 5 stars   4 stars   3 stars   2 stars   1 star   Write a Review Neighborhood 3801 Briarcliff Road Northeast Atlanta, GA 30345 School leader: Dr Susan Stoddard (678) 874-6702 (678) 874-6710 School leader email Facebook page School attendance zone Nearby homes at Powered by Nearby homes for sale Nearby homes List Nearby Schools Nearest schools Nearby high-performing NA Abm Vietnamese School 0.21 miles Private; 6-12 0 (0 Reviews) Nearby homes at 7 /10 The GLOBE Academy 0.42 miles Public charter; K-8 3.9 (40 Reviews) Nearby homes at NA Alliance Head Start Center 0.5 miles Private; PK 0 (0 Reviews) Nearby homes at 7 /10 Oak Grove Elementary School 0.66 miles Public district; PK, K-5 4.5 (34 Reviews) Nearby homes at NA Lullwater School 0.7 miles Private; Ungraded 0 (0 Reviews) Nearby homes at NA Shallowford Presbyterian School 0.85 miles Private; PK, K-6 0 (0 Reviews) Nearby homes at 9 /10 Briarlake Elementary School 0.93 miles Public district; PK, K-5 4.3 (23 Reviews) Nearby homes at NA Oak Grove Young Childrens School 0.98 miles Private; PK, K 3.3 (4 Reviews) Nearby homes at NA Oak Grove Un Methodist Chld Development Center 1.02 miles Private; PK 0 (0 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Barnwell Elementary School 11.57 miles Public district; PK, K-5 4.2 (18 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Chattahoochee High School 14.72 miles Public district; 9-12 4.1 (15 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Northview High School 14.71 miles Public district; 9-12 3.4 (28 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Wilson Creek Elementary School 14.39 miles Public district; PK, K-5 3.5 (15 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 DeKalb Early College Academy 5.22 miles Public district; 9-12 4.5 (29 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology 14.84 miles Public district; 9-12 3.3 (6 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Walton High School 13.39 miles Public charter; 9-12 3.7 (38 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Dekalb School Of The Arts 6.08 miles Public district; 8-12 3.9 (7 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Johns Creek High School 13.28 miles Public district; 9-12 2.6 (43 Reviews) Nearby homes at 10 /10 Resurgence Hall Charter School 14.95 miles Public charter; K-4 0 (0 Reviews) Nearby homes at View more nearby schools Homes Nearby Homes for sale near this school Powered by Free Tutoring Support your child’s learning with free tutoring anytime. 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