Lake Washington School District


Summary:

The Lake Washington School District is home to 55 schools, including 32 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students across a range of performance levels. The district is known for its exceptional academic achievements, with several schools ranking among the best in the state.

The standout schools in the district include Nikola Tesla STEM High School, ranked #1 out of 437 high schools in Washington, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Northstar Middle School and Christa McAuliffe Elementary are also top-ranked schools in their respective categories. Other high-performing schools in the district include Samantha Smith Elementary and Rachel Carson Elementary.

Overall, the Lake Washington School District demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with an average of 80.42% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 74.12% proficient in Math, well above state averages. The district's high schools also boast a 94.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 3.4% dropout rate. However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top and bottom schools, raising questions about equity and access to high-quality education within the district.

District Detail

 16250 NE 74th St
Redmond, WA 98052

 (425) 936-1200

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 247 Washington districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 30,882

Primary Schools: 34
Middle Schools: 12
High Schools: 9
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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