Serving 520 students in grades 9-12, Medical Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Medical Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Medical Lake High School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Medical Lake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medical Lake High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
76%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Medical Lake High School is ranked #473 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Medical Lake High School often compared to?
Medical Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medical Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Medical Lake High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Medical Lake High School?
520 students attend Medical Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Medical Lake High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medical Lake High School?
Medical Lake High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Medical Lake High School offer ?
Medical Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Medical Lake High School part of?
Medical Lake High School is part of Medical Lake School District.
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