Lake Washington High School

Lake Washington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12033 NE 80th St,  Kirkland, WA
Lake Washington School District
3.7
3.8
2,037 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christina Thomas
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
77.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
64.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
78.6%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47%
White
54%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.9%
Hispanic
12.9%
Two or more races
8.7%
Black
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#17 Best Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 723 Students
Washington State University 292 Students
Western Washington University 239 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 163 Students
Seattle University 156 Students
University of California - Berkeley 149 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 148 Students
University of Oregon 147 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 128 Students
New York University 122 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 225 Students
Biology 137 Students
Psychology 133 Students
Computer Science 128 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Marketing 68 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 64 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Political Science and Government 54 Students
Economics 53 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 180 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/13/2025
I think that it is a good school, with lots of good people. The only issue is that once I started running start full-time, I felt less connected to the high school and more to the college and my peers there. All the senior events that happen during their school day, I can't participate in because it is at a time where I am in class at the college. I feel a little left out. The ratings I've done I decided to base of my two years there as a full-time high school student rather than these past two years as a full-time running start one.
4.0 Senior
10/24/2024
I personally loved my high school experience at Lake Washington. I've basically spent most of time my time at school rather than at home, since I was involved in some many clubs and sports so I would be there for around 12 hours each day.
4.0 Alum
5/26/2024
It's a pretty large school so get ready for rushed times between classes. The teachers aren't bad depending on the classes you take.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
4.0 student
2/21/2022
not bad but not horrible. overall ok
2.0 parent
12/27/2021
Two of my children are currently enrolled in LWHS, a freshman and a junior. Both play multiple sports. Both speak multiple languages. Both are avid musicians. Neither is a 4.0 student... neither is likely to play competitive sports beyond high school... neither but both are gifted minds in able bodi...
3.0 student
4/14/2020
I've honestly had a really bad in school experience and plan on transferring to a new school for my sophomore year because of my experience. The teachers are honestly terrible and you can tell they are only doing what they are doing because it brings in a paycheck. Not that they do much besides make...
5.0 parent
10/17/2019
Excellent school with great variety of clubs, lots of AP courses to choose from and tons of clubs and sports opportunities. Well run honor society and wonderful parent support through PTSA and volunteering.

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Lake Washington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kirkland, WA and is served by the Lake Washington School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,037 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Lake Washington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,808,861. Discover additional schools in the area, like International Community School, Emerson High School, Emerson K-12, and more. Learn more about what Kirkland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Washington High School.

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