Serving 1,353 students in grades 9-12, Lynnwood 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 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynnwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lynnwood High School's student population of 1,353 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#544 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
11%
5%
White
35%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynnwood High School's ranking?
Lynnwood High School is ranked #544 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lynnwood High School often compared to?
Lynnwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountlake Terrace High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynnwood High School?
The graduation rate of Lynnwood High School is 82%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lynnwood High School?
1,353 students attend Lynnwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lynnwood High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynnwood High School?
Lynnwood High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lynnwood High School offer ?
Lynnwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lynnwood High School part of?
Lynnwood High School is part of Edmonds School District.
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