Top 10 Best Lakewood Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,578 students in Lakewood, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA are Firwood, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School and Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Lakewood, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakes High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lakewood, WA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 4-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Grades: 6-12
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Lakes High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #44.
Cpsd Open Doors Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Clover Park High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11023 Gravelly Lk Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,137 students
Rank: #66.
Transition Day Students
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alfaretta House
Special Education School
10320 Farwest Drive Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Grades: 11-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy
Alternative School
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Grades: K-12
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
4500 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakridge Group Home
8701 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Re-entry High School
Alternative School
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4010 Woodbrook Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3230 85th St So
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA include Firwood, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School and Lakes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakewood?
11 public high schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lakewood include: Lakes High School vs. Clover Park High School, Clover Park High School vs. Lakes High School

Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.