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| Lake Washington High School | |
|---|---|
| Name | Lake Washington High School |
| Established | 1922 |
| Type | Public |
| District | Lake Washington School District |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Principal | Mary Alice Heuschel |
| Address | 12033 NE 80th St, Kirkland, Washington |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Mascot | Kangaroo |
Lake Washington High School is a public secondary school located in Kirkland, Washington serving grades 9–12 within the Lake Washington School District. Founded in the early 20th century, the school has been central to local King County, Washington secondary education, producing graduates who matriculated to institutions such as University of Washington, Washington State University, Stanford University, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The campus and programs have evolved alongside regional growth tied to employers like Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon (company), Nintendo of America, and Google.
The school opened in 1922 amid population changes in Kirkland, Washington, Bellevue, Washington, and Redmond, Washington driven by the Great Depression and later expansions during the Post–World War II economic expansion. Early administrators engaged with organizations such as the Washington State Legislature, King County Library System, and civic groups including the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce. During the 1940s and 1950s the campus expanded as families associated with Kellogg's and Hewlett-Packard settled in the region. In the late 20th century, construction projects reflected funding from voter-approved levies through the Lake Washington School District (LWSD), and renovations were coordinated with firms like Skanska and Swinerton. The school underwent seismic upgrades influenced by standards set by the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and received recognition from the National Register of Historic Places proponents for preserving elements of its original façade.
The campus sits near Juanita Bay, bordered by residential neighborhoods developed during the Baby Boom and modern infill near Totem Lake Mall and Bel-Red Corridor. Facilities include a performing arts auditorium used by groups such as Kirkland Civic Theater and visiting ensembles like the Seattle Symphony Youth Orchestra, science labs outfitted for partnerships with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory initiatives, and athletic fields shared with community clubs including Kirkland Youth Soccer Association and Eastside Amateur Baseball. The library media center collaborates with the King County Library System and hosts guest lectures from visiting scholars from University of Washington Bothell and Seattle University. Transportation access connects to King County Metro routes and regional transit discussions involving Sound Transit.
The curriculum offers Advanced Placement courses aligned with the College Board framework, International Baccalaureate influences through exchanges with schools such as Lycée Louis-le-Grand and project collaborations with Microsoft Research. Departments include mathematics with outreach to Puget Sound Math Teachers' Circle, science partnerships with Pacific Science Center, and humanities programs that reference works by authors like Mark Twain, Toni Morrison, William Shakespeare, Martin Luther King Jr., and Maya Angelou. Career and technical education coordinates with Lake Washington Institute of Technology and internship pipelines to employers including Boeing and Google. College counseling staffs maintain relationships with admissions offices at University of California, Berkeley, Princeton University, Yale University, Columbia University, and Duke University.
Student organizations span student government affiliated with Washington Association of Student Leaders (WASL), chapters of national societies such as National Honor Society, and clubs including Key Club, DECA, Model United Nations, and Robotics Club which competes in FIRST Robotics Competition events hosted by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). The performing arts program fields choirs that have performed alongside Seattle Men’s Chorus and theater productions staged with set design mentorship from the Seattle Repertory Theatre. Publications like the school newspaper organize coverage of local issues involving Kirkland City Council meetings and statewide initiatives from the Washington State Legislature. Community service projects have partnered with nonprofits including Hopelink, Food Lifeline, and American Red Cross.
Athletic teams compete in leagues governed by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association with rivals from Juanita High School, Redmond High School, and Bellevue High School. Programs include football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, cross country, swimming, tennis, and wrestling. Facilities support collaboration with local organizations such as Kirkland Parks and Community Services and events that draw scouts from universities like Washington State University and University of Oregon. Notable coaching alumni have taken positions in collegiate programs at University of Washington and Eastern Washington University.
Notable alumni include professionals and public figures who attended the school before careers at institutions and organizations such as Microsoft Corporation, Boeing, Amazon (company), Intel Corporation, NASA, Federal Aviation Administration, and universities including Stanford University, Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Washington, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates have served in public office in King County, Washington, the Washington State Legislature, and municipal governments like Kirkland City Council; others have careers in the arts represented at venues such as Seattle Opera, Benaroya Hall, and film festivals including Sundance Film Festival. Athletes have progressed to collegiate rosters at University of Washington Huskies, Washington State Cougars, Oregon Ducks, and professional leagues including Major League Baseball, National Football League, and National Basketball Association.
Category:High schools in King County, Washington