Lakehill Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
Lakehill Preparatory School is an academic community dedicated to the whole student. Lakehill combines a robust, college preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community engagement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel....
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Lakehill Preparatory School |
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| School Membership(s) |
State or regional independent school association Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Other school association(s) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1971 | ||
| County | Dallas County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 411 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 19% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 24 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 27 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 29 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 23 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 70% | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 15 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| U.S. History | Studio Art | ||
| Statistics | Spanish Literature | ||
| Spanish Language | Language Composition | ||
| French Literature | French Language | ||
| European History | Computer Science B | ||
| Computer Science A | Calculus BC | ||
| Calculus AB | Biology | ||
| Average SAT score | 1661 | ||
| Average ACT score | 25 | ||
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(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 177 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 8 / rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,498 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 18% | ||
| Head of School | Roger Perry | ||
| Admissions Director | Holly Walker | ||
| Admissions Associate | Lindsay Vega | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Softball | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art Club | Chess Club (1-4) | ||
| Choir | Drama Club | ||
| Environmental Science Club | Film Society | ||
| Fine Dining Club | French Club | ||
| French Honor Society | Geography Club | ||
| International Thespian Society | Lakehill Student Ambassadors | ||
| Magic Club (3-4) | Mu Alpha Theta | ||
| National Honor Society | National Junior Honor Society | ||
| Pan American Student Forum | Roots and Shoots | ||
| Scouting (K-12) | Sisteens | ||
| Spanish Honor Society | Student Council | ||
School Notes:
- Lakehill challenges highly motivated students by providing them with a robust academic curriculum and by cultivating their unique talents. Whether these talents are in the writing lab, on the athletic field, in math, science, or the arts, every child is encouraged to discover new and exciting abilities. Lakehill is celebrated for the breadth of activities it provides. Extensive academic, fine arts, athletic, and community service programs expose every child to new experiences. Students are encouraged to participate and are challenged to excel where they may not have thought possible.
- Profile last updated: 08/25/2009
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(V) Judith Long, 18, of Mesquite will major in biology and forensics at an undecided university. (S) Janice (Nicole) Kostecka, 18, of Hutchins will attend an undecided university with an undecided major. - Founder of Dallas' Greenhill School dies at age 99 (Dallas Morning News)
posted on June 17, 2009 at 07:37:30 am
Bernard L. Fulton started his teaching career in a two-room schoolhouse in his native Boone County, W.Va. - Lakewood student finds $5,000 in prop for school play (WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth)
posted on May 30, 2009 at 04:28:55 pm
You can debate ethics in the classroom all day long, but finding $5,000 in an old jacket used as a school stage prop is a true test of character. - Lakewood student applauded for turning in $5,000 found in prop for school play (Dallas Morning News)
posted on May 30, 2009 at 05:10:59 am
India Williams found the money early this month in an old donated jacket while preparing for the middle school's production of Guys and Dolls Jr.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (75214) | School Zip (75214) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,557 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 53% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,878 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 51 years old | 33 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (75214) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 59% / 41% |
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