Serving 1,591 students in grades 9-12, Bonney Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonney Lake High School's student population of 1,591 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonney Lake High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonney Lake High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonney Lake High School's ranking?
Bonney Lake High School is ranked #800 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bonney Lake High School often compared to?
Bonney Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonney Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Bonney Lake High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bonney Lake High School?
1,591 students attend Bonney Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bonney Lake High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonney Lake High School?
Bonney Lake High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bonney Lake High School offer ?
Bonney Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonney Lake High School part of?
Bonney Lake High School is part of Sumner School District.
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