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Lakeside School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Washington
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • 5-12
  • Seattle, WA
  • 84 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    A
Lakeside School is a top rated, private school located in Seattle, WA. It has 838 students in grades 5-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. Tuition is $32,000 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
14050 1st Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Telephone
(206) 440-2716
Website
lakesideschool.org

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$32,000
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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Lakeside School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
1440
104 responses
Average ACT
33
73 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 17 responses
Report
  • May day
    35%
  • Global Service Learning
    24%
  • Wilderness Trips
    18%
  • Tolo and Olot Dances
    12%
  • Friday Tailgates
    6%
  • The spa during finals
    6%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
838
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National
17:1
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.9 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
—
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    C+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$79,565
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,377
National
$949
Median Home Value
$537,800
National
$184,700
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Lakeside School Reviews

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I attended Lakeside for high school and absolutely loved my experience. The classes are challenging in the best way and each student has access to an amazing support network of teachers, faculty, administrators, counselors, peer tutors and more. The connections I made at Lakeside I know will stay with me throughout the rest of my life and I am extremely proud to be a Lakeside alum . I would highly recommend Lakeside to any student looking for an unforgettable high school experience that prepares you for college and beyond!
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I started thinking that Bill Gates is both the luck and curse of this school. Admissions committee is so much under pressure. I have a great friend with a very talented daughter who speaks four languages, including Mandarin and Spanish, plays piano handsomely, is an excellent athlete with straight As and perfect references, was in 99% in SSAT both math and English with a great snapshot, is very social and kind; could not get into LS. As a parent, I am questioning whether we really are the best school, picking up the best kids in every term?... Are we a school discriminating against economical diversity and going for just the “visible” diversity to save the image?... Making our kids believe that they are the best and are developing socially well, whereas the reality is pretty different.
Lakeside is full of opportunities from amazing classes to the GSL program. It struggles in some aspects- mainly its punishment system, the JC. The JC is a group of students that literally determine other students fate, and to make matters worse, the faculty involved are very biased towards people with a lot of money and connections to the school. Lakeside is also lacking in parties and sporting events aren't attended, but I've met amazing friends through Lakeside and feel extremely prepared for college.