Medical Lake High School is a four-year public secondary school in Medical Lake, Washington, the sole traditional high school in the Medical Lake School District in western Spokane County. West of the city of Spokane, the school district includes the base housing area of Fairchild Air Force Base to the north.
Serving 506 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 41%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- 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
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Medical Lake High School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Medical Lake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medical Lake High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Northern Cardinal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medical Lake High School's ranking?
Medical Lake High School is ranked #483 out of 2,088 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 41% 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?
506 students attend Medical Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Medical Lake High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Medical Lake High School offer ?
Medical Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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