Lake Washington High School is a four-year public high school in Kirkland, Washington, a suburb east of Seattle.
Serving 2,037 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 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,037 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- 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 2,037 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,037 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Lake Washington High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Washington High School is 0.66, 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
#121 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
52%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Washington High School's ranking?
Lake Washington High School is ranked #121 out of 2,113 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 96%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lake Washington High School?
2,037 students attend Lake Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lake Washington High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 13% 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 16:1.
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 2/7/2008
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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