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Lake Washington High School

Lake Washington School District · King County · 12033 NE 80TH, Kirkland, WA 98033.0

(425)936-1700

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9/10
#44
Rank 44 out of 378
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #55 · 87th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #22 · 94th percentile
Science7/10 · #162 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lake Washington High School sits in the heart of Kirkland, one of the more desirable spots on the Eastside — close to Lake Washington's waterfront, a walkable downtown, and easy access to the tech corridor that defines this part of King County. The school leans particularly strong in math, which makes sense given how many families in the area are connected to the tech industry and value that kind of rigorous quantitative foundation. It's a great fit for families who want a well-rounded suburban public school experience with genuinely competitive academics, set in a community that feels polished but still approachable.

Student Demographics

480 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
219 (46%)
Asian
127 (26%)
Hispanic
68 (14%)
Other
66 (14%)

Key Indicators

English Learners31 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged71 (15%)
Students with Disabilities40 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,088
Enrollment
118
Teachers (FTE)
17.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
23
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

93.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

22
AP Courses
offered
33%
AP Participation
of students
664
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #31 · 95th percentile

210 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found