Lakeside High School (LHS) is a part of the DeKalb County School system and draws students from the surrounding area. It has an Atlanta address, although it is in an unincorporated section of DeKalb County.
LHS has a history of academic excellence dating back to a 1985 honor as a State and National School of Excellence. Currently, for more advanced students, LHS offers 21 AP programs, gifted programs in math, science, and several social sciences. They have also set up joint enrollment programs with nearby colleges to provide LHS students the opportunity to take some college level courses while still attending high school.
The sports teams of LHS are the Vikings, and over many years have won state championships in virtually every sport where they field a team. Most recently, LHS won the state men’s soccer championship in 2008. Teams in cross-country, swimming & diving, and baseball have had excellent records over the last decade.
In addition to sports, LHS has the largest band in the county with over 200 students participating, a growing chorus program that has only recently been established, and a highly recognized student newspaper – The Lakeside Legend.
There are several well-known alumni from LHS including Irish-born Samantha Power, a Harvard Professor and foreign policy advisor to President Obama.
Under the name, “The Valhalla Project”, LHS is currently undergoing an extensive upgrade to their facilities that will add classrooms, a 600 seat fine arts auditorium, a variety of amenities for students, and extended dining facilities. Some of this will be completed in 2011 and the entire project is due for completion by the time school convenes in 2012.
For any family looking to purchase a home in DeKalb County, Lakeside High School is a very positive attraction for the kids in the family.
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