Medical Lake High School

200 E. Barker St.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
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%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Medical Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

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)
Total Students
520 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#473 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Medical Lake High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Medical Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Medical Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
26%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
76%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Medical Lake High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Medical Lake High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Medical Lake High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Medical Lake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Medical Lake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medical Lake High School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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