Edmonds Woodway High School is one of five high schools in the Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Washington, United States. It serves students in grades 9–12. It was ranked as the No. 318 high school in America by Newsweek Magazine in 2009. As of 2022, the principal is Allison Larsen.
Serving 1,605 students in grades 9-12, Edmonds Woodway High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 1,605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Edmonds Woodway High School serves the southwest part of Edmonds, WA, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 2.1 miles and the furthest edge located 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edmonds Woodway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Edmonds Woodway High School's student population of 1,605 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edmonds Woodway 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 Edmonds Woodway High School is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Purple, Yellow, Orange
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmonds Woodway High School's ranking?
Edmonds Woodway High School is ranked #426 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Edmonds Woodway High School often compared to?
Edmonds Woodway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountlake Terrace High School, Meadowdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edmonds Woodway High School?
The graduation rate of Edmonds Woodway High School is 84%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Edmonds Woodway High School?
1,605 students attend Edmonds Woodway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edmonds Woodway High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmonds Woodway High School?
Edmonds Woodway High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edmonds Woodway High School offer ?
Edmonds Woodway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmonds Woodway High School part of?
Edmonds Woodway High School is part of Edmonds School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My son was supposed to be in special ed but I found nothing "special" about his "ed". He was denied a "FAPE" accomodating his unique and individual needs and he received no "related services". He was placed in the general ed curriculum and I felt it was a set-up for failure. He was treated like a freak by other students and was chronically and continually harrassed by other students for 2 school years. Even though I reported every incident, it was minimized and played down and allowed to continue. He also had an extremely rude IEP manager. He ended up feeling hopeless about school and was diagnosed with depression and now he's on medication for that.
5 10/10/2025
People tend to give the standard academics a bad reputation because of IB. The standard academics here do not lack in any way, though I can understand how students would feel that way, being around so many IB students. EWHS put me far beyond the academic level of most freshman at college. The music program at EWHS is great, and other activities like drama, art, photography, and drafting are top notch as well. Facilities are excellent, and parent involvement it usually decent (it is great in specific, smaller departments).
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