What grades does Lakewood High serve?

Lakewood High is a High school serving students in Sumter, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Lakewood High located?

Lakewood High is located at Sumter, SC in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High?

Lakewood High has a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

What schools are in Sumter, SC?

Sumter, SC is served by the local school district. Lakewood High is one of the High schools in the area.

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Lakewood High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Sumter, South Carolina|Sumter 01

Sumter, SC 29150

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Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,016

Student:Teacher

21.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Sumter 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(803)506-2700

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

76%

Chronic Absenteeism

27.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

21 courses offered

53 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

160 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

52 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

119 test takers

Athletics

10 sports, 12 teams

180 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.9:1

Worse than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,081

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

96% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

0.1

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,795

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,718

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,609

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 54%Local 27%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$203,432

-1.2% 1yr+19.9% 5yr

Sumter, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.9%

Below 150% poverty line

7.2%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

11.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,113

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,967

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

761 (39%)

Other Health Impairment

298 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

227 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

217 (11%)

Autism

171 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

23 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,013

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Sumter 01. Lakewood High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—