Serving 494 students in grades 9-12, Lakeside 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeside High School serves the entire district of Nine Mile Falls, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 75.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside 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
Lakeside High School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Lakeside 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 Lakeside High School is 0.33, 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
#498 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside High School's ranking?
Lakeside High School is ranked #498 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lakeside High School often compared to?
Lakeside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
494 students attend Lakeside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lakeside High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeside High School offer ?
Lakeside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside High School part of?
Lakeside High School is part of Nine Mile Falls School District.
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