Top 10 Best Lakewood Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,666 students in Lakewood, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA are General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Lakes High School and Firwood. 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 32% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Lakewood, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lakewood, WA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Grades: 5-12
| 716 students
Rank: #22.
Lakes High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #33.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 4-12
| 43 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
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Clover Park High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11023 Gravelly Lk Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,375 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
Northwest Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
4500 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakridge Group Home
8701 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Re-entry High School
Alternative School
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Grades: 1-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Day Students
(Reading: <50%)
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 5-12
| 13 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA include General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Lakes High School and Firwood.
How many public high schools are located in Lakewood, WA?
11 public high schools are located in Lakewood, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood, WA?
Lakewood, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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