Lynnwood High School is a high school in the Edmonds School District, located in Bothell, Washington. The school has approximately 1600 students enrolled for grades 9–12 as of the 2013-2014 school year. Lynnwood High School's mascot is a Chimera and athletic teams are known as Royals.
Serving 1,335 students in grades 9-12, Lynnwood 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 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynnwood High School serves the northeast part of Bothell, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school's location to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynnwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lynnwood High School's student population of 1,335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
'Excellence in Education'
School Rankings
Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#474 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
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
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Royals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynnwood High School's ranking?
Lynnwood High School is ranked #474 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lynnwood High School often compared to?
Lynnwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountlake Terrace High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynnwood High School?
The graduation rate of Lynnwood High School is 84%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Lynnwood High School?
1,335 students attend Lynnwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Lynnwood High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynnwood High School?
Lynnwood High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lynnwood High School offer ?
Lynnwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynnwood High School part of?
Lynnwood High School is part of Edmonds School District.
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