Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, Bonney Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonney Lake High School serves the southeast part of Bonney Lake, WA, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Most students typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonney Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bonney Lake High School's student population of 1,643 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,643 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bonney Lake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonney Lake High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
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 #554 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, White River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonney Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Bonney Lake High School is 93%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Bonney Lake High School?
1,643 students attend Bonney Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bonney Lake High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 17:1.
What grades does Bonney Lake High School offer ?
Bonney Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bonney Lake High School part of?
Bonney Lake High School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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