Scriber Lake High School, located in the city of Edmonds, Washington, is one of five high schools within the Edmonds School District. It is the only high school of choice within the district.
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Scriber Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scriber Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Scriber Lake High School's student population of 185 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Scriber Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scriber Lake High School is 0.64, 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
#1903 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Scriber Lake High School's ranking?
Scriber Lake High School is ranked #1903 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scriber Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Scriber Lake High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Scriber Lake High School?
185 students attend Scriber Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Scriber Lake High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scriber Lake High School?
Scriber Lake High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Scriber Lake High School offer ?
Scriber Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scriber Lake High School part of?
Scriber Lake High School is part of Edmonds School District.
In what neighborhood is Scriber Lake High School located?
Scriber Lake High School is located in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Edmonds, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Sherwood Forest.
School Reviews
5 4/29/2022
Scriber Lake is awesome and I have nothing but great experiences with the teachers and the staff! They have greatly improved my kids'' experience of school and learning tenfold!
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