Lake Washington High School is a four-year public high school in Kirkland, Washington, a suburb east of Seattle.
Serving 2,081 students in grades 9-12, Lake Washington High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,081 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Washington High serves the west part of Kirkland, WA, covering an area of approximately 16.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lake Washington High School's student population of 2,081 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,081 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Motto
Strong, we will never fall.
School Rankings
Lake Washington High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Washington High School is 0.67, 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
#151 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Washington High School's ranking?
Lake Washington High School is ranked #151 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lake Washington High School often compared to?
Lake Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juanita High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Washington High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Lake Washington High School?
2,081 students attend Lake Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lake Washington High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Washington High School?
Lake Washington High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Washington High School offer ?
Lake Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Washington High School part of?
Lake Washington High School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Washington High School located?
Lake Washington High School is located in the South Rose Hill neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in South Rose Hill.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Lake Washington High School is a pretty good public school. Most of the students are nice and some teachers are nice. The only problem I have with this school is the curriculum and the teachers. Some teachers care about the students well-being and having them be successful in the class, but a lot of them them don't care wether a student does good in a class. For example: in my geometry class,more than half the class fails all the tests, but instead of trying to help us and have us understand what the heck we're doing he "goes over it" in like 20 min. and tries to teach us something else. I have been failing the whole year! So my friend is tutoring me and when she was explaining something that I was having a really hard time on she said it in such a way that I actually understood it! She knew that I'm not the quickest learner and I really need to be shown how to do something and then I have to try it for me to really get it. I just think that my geometry teacher isn't patient enough to actually help, which is just hindering our GPA and math grades. I think that this school is good except for the math program. I recomend this school to students who are already very good at math, they won't have as hard of a time as the rest on the students.
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