For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,578 students in Lakewood, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA are Firwood, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School and Lakes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Lakewood, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakes High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lakewood, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 4-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Lakes High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Cpsd Open Doors Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5525
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5525
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Clover Park High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11023 Gravelly Lk Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Alfaretta House
Special Education School
10320 Farwest Drive Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy
Alternative School
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
4500 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
8701 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Re-entry High School
Alternative School
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Lakewood, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4010 Woodbrook Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 69%
3230 85th St So
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Special Education Services/relife (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lakewood, WA include Firwood, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School and Lakes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakewood?
11 public high schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lakewood include: Lakes High School vs. Clover Park High School, Clover Park High School vs. Lakes High School
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