Juanita High School is a high school / secondary school in Kirkland, King County, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. It is administered by Lake Washington School District.
Serving 1,752 students in grades 9-12, Juanita High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juanita High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Juanita High School's student population of 1,752 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Juanita High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juanita High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#236 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raven
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juanita High School's ranking?
Juanita High School is ranked #236 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Juanita High School often compared to?
Juanita High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juanita High School?
The graduation rate of Juanita High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Juanita High School?
1,752 students attend Juanita High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Juanita High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juanita High School?
Juanita High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Juanita High School offer ?
Juanita High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juanita High School part of?
Juanita High School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Juanita High School located?
Juanita High School is located in the North Juanita neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in North Juanita.
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