Lake Washington High School

12033 NE 80TH
Kirkland, WA 98033

LWHS.lwsd.org

2,081 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lake Washington High School (LWHS), located in Kirkland, Washington, is a prominent secondary school within the Lake Washington School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education programs, and extensive elective options. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to challenge students intellectually while preparing them for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond academics, Lake Washington High School is known for its vibrant campus culture and strong sense of community. The "Kangaroo" spirit is highly visible through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive WIAA athletics, award-winning performing arts programs, student leadership organizations, and numerous interest-based clubs. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, LWHS strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage, collaborate, and excel both inside and outside the classroom.

2,081

Total Students

99.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,038
Hispanic	255
Black	53
Asian	506
Two or More	200
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,038 (50.5%)
Asian
506 (24.6%)
Hispanic
255 (12.4%)
Two or More
200 (9.7%)
Black
53 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-1700
Website:	http://LWHS.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 554

Grade 10 494

Grade 11 540

Grade 12 493