Lakewood High School

What Lakewood High School does

Lakewood High School is a public comprehensive high school serving approximately 1,844 students in grades 9–12 in Lakewood, Colorado. Founded in 1928, it operates as part of Jeffco Public Schools (Jefferson County School District R-1) and is the largest of the district's 17 comprehensive high schools. The school is led by Principal Joshua Kraft and supported by a faculty and staff body of more than 150 educators, many holding master's degrees. Its academic offering centers on a college-preparatory core augmented by 22 Advanced Placement courses, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and an array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways delivered on a block schedule of eight 90-minute classes.

The school's program surface spans STEM, computer science, special education, study abroad, and competitive student organizations such as DECA and IBPA, alongside partnerships with the Lakewood Police Department, the CTE Advisory Committee, and the I Love U Guys Foundation for school safety. Technology infrastructure includes Infinite Campus for student information, SchooLinks for college and career readiness, and Khan Academy for supplemental instruction. The school is a consistent draw beyond its immediate attendance boundary, with roughly 59% of students participating in option enrollment from outside the local catchment.

The business model is non-commercial: the school is funded through the district's per-pupil allocations derived from state and local public sources, supplemented by limited student fees. There is no tuition, no pricing model, and no go-to-market motion in the conventional sense. Customer acquisition occurs through residential address assignment within the Jeffco attendance boundary and through the district's option enrollment process, with the school's IB, AP, and CTE differentiation functioning as the principal draw for cross-boundary enrollment.

Name

Lakewood High School

Legal name

Lakewood High School

Website

https://lakewood.jeffcopublicschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lakewood High School is a public comprehensive high school in Lakewood, Colorado, serving approximately 1,844 students in grades 9–12 within Jeffco Public Schools and offering AP, IB, and CTE programs on a block schedule.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Advanced placement courses
• International baccalaureate program
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through Jefferson County School District R-1, the state's second-largest K-12 school system serving over 69,000 students (as of 2022-23). As a public school, primary funding comes from tax revenue allocated through the district.
2. AP Exam Fees: College Board charges $99 per AP exam. Students are automatically registered and charged a $40 deposit in September. Fee reductions available for students eligible for Free and Reduced-Priced Lunch.
3. IB Exam Fees: Students pay approximately $129 per exam and test in six subjects. Fee for Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and Extended Essay is incorporated into subject exam fees. IB juniors and seniors register for exams in September.
4. Student Fees: Registration fees and student fees for various programs and activities. Athletic registration fees also apply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lakewood High School is a public comprehensive high school delivering grades 9-12 education to approximately 1,844 students. Its core offerings include a college-preparatory academic curriculum with 22 Advanced Placement courses, a full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, seven Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and core academic departments spanning English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Physical Education. Support services encompass Peer Tutoring, Credit Recovery, ESL, Special Education, counseling, and postsecondary preparation through Concurrent/Dual Enrollment and the SchooLinks platform.

Product overview

Lakewood High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with approximately 1,850 students. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs including Advanced Placement (AP) courses with 21 subject areas, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways in seven career clusters. Core academics are delivered through ten specialized departments, supported by supplementary services such as a Peer Tutoring Center and Credit Recovery program. Special programs include Computer Science, STEM Education, Outdoor Lab, and Study Abroad opportunities. Postsecondary preparation is supported through Concurrent Enrollment and Dual Enrollment programs, college entrance exam prep resources, and the SchooLinks career readiness platform. The school follows a block schedule with eight 90-minute classes across two 18-week semesters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of IB graduates earned full IB Diploma (Class of 2023)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DECAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness and marketing program partners with DECA to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
• High School CTE Advisory Committee (Community Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partners participate on the High School CTE Advisory Committee to provide industry input and work-based learning opportunities for students. Contact: Bryn Smetana, 303-982-7096.
• Lakewood IB Parent Association (IBPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive parent association supporting IB program. Learn more at LakewoodIBPA.org. Board meetings held monthly with open membership for IB families.
• Colorado Community College SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeffco Career Pathways follows the Colorado Community College System Career and Technical Education (CTE) framework, ensuring credits transfer to state colleges and align with workforce needs.
• Lakewood Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partners with Lakewood Police Department for safety and security, including School Resource Officer program and cooperative safety initiatives.
• I Love U Guys FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool implements the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the I Love U Guys Foundation for school-based emergency responses including Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter procedures.
• Safe2Tell ColoradocoreOthersState-run confidential reporting program allowing anyone with concerns about school or individual safety to share concerns anonymously with school administrators, law enforcement, and district security personnel 24 hours a day.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Standley Lake High School: Comprehensive Jeffco public high school in the same district with similar academic and extracurricular programming. Directly comparable as a district peer competing for in-district and option-enrolled students in the same geography.
• Chatfield High School: Large Jeffco public high school serving southwest Denver metro with IB and AP programming. Comparable because it offers similar IB/AP breadth and competes for option enrollment against Lakewood.
• Pomona High School: Comprehensive Jeffco public high school with similar scale and program offerings. Comparable as a direct district competitor for student enrollment and a similar college-preparatory positioning.
• Columbine High School: One of the largest Jeffco public high schools with strong athletics, AP offerings and similar college-prep focus. Comparable as a comprehensive district peer competing for the same college-bound student pool.
• Wheat Ridge High School: Another comprehensive public high school in Jefferson County School District R-1 with a comparable student body size and program mix. Directly comparable because it serves the same district, draws from a similar Lakewood-adjacent catchment, and competes with Lakewood for option enrollment.
• Arvada High School: Jeffco public high school with comparable enrollment size and academic programming. Directly comparable as a district peer targeting college-bound students with AP and CTE pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Boulder High School: Public high school in Boulder Valley School District offering IB and AP programming with strong postsecondary outcomes. Comparable as a Colorado public high school with similar IB emphasis and college-prep outcomes.
• Fairview High School: Boulder Valley public high school known for strong academics, AP breadth and IB offerings. Comparable as a Colorado public high school with similar IB/AP positioning and outcome metrics.
• Smoky Hill High School: Cherry Creek district comprehensive high school with IB and AP programming serving Denver metro families. Comparable as a larger Denver-area public high school competing for option-enrolled students across district lines.
• Cherry Creek High School: Large, well-known Colorado public high school in the Cherry Creek School District with a robust IB programme and AP catalog. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the Denver metro that sets the benchmark for IB outcomes and college preparation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JeffcoSchoolsCo
• YouTubeinstagram.com/jeffcoschoolsco
• Facebookfacebook.com/LHSTigersCO
• Instagraminstagram.com/lhstigersco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lakewood-high-school-58

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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