Medical Lake High School

Medical Lake High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 E Barker St,  Medical Lake, WA
Medical Lake School District
3.4
2.4
511 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Spring
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
57.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
37.7%
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
260:1

Student Diversity

Female
50%
Male
49.4%
White
76.3%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Eastern Washington University 146 Students
Washington State University 116 Students
University of Washington 77 Students
Spokane Falls Community College 44 Students
Central Washington University 43 Students
Whitworth University 41 Students
Spokane Community College 39 Students
Gonzaga University 36 Students
University of Oregon 33 Students
Oregon State University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 30 Students
Business 29 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Dental Hygiene 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 115 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/6/2023
Medical Lake High School teachers are kind and make an effort to get to know their students. I love the smaller class sizes. And we have great athletics!
4.0 Junior
6/2/2022
Small town school which leads to a really tight-knit community. The teachers put a lot of effort into their lesson plans and also support their students. Couldn't ask for better staffing. Just wish the student body had the same energy and kindness.
4.0 Junior
5/18/2022
I like how Medical Lake High School is located in a small, close-knit community, but they don't offer as many classes or have as much money as bigger schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 5 Reviews
2.0 student
10/5/2017
Administration (principle, vice, etc.) Seem like they care for the kids, but in reality they seem to only look after the ones who are always trouble-makers. If you aren't one, then they don't really make an effort to talk to you or help you, etc. Even if you try to talk to them. The teachers, howeve...
5.0 other
10/13/2015
This is an incredible school with a great community support system. Students are known individually and there are so many great programs to help kids in their transition after high school. Very impressed with this school and the *new* administration!
2.0 parent
10/23/2014
True, lack of leadership among administrators. From academics, clubs, sports and classes offered, MLHS is lacking in all these areas. With no changes in sight! One thing this school is ahead of is the emphasis on career type classes but if your students wants to excel by going to college than find s...
1.0 parent
3/21/2011
I have experience having children in elementary, middle and high school in the Medical Lake School District and am GREATLY disappointed!! Expectations overall are incredibly low and the sudents are not held accountable. Sure, the teachers are nice, but the education is lacking on multiple levels!

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Medical Lake High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Medical Lake, WA, in the Medical Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Medical Lake School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 511 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Medical Lake High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $404,167. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christian Heritage School, Spokane Classical Christian School, Summit Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Medical Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Medical Lake High School.

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