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Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is a high-performing public-school district located east of Seattle. LWSD spans 76 square miles and serves more than 29,500 students in the cities of Kirkland, Redmond and about half of Sammamish.

LWSD is at the heart of a growing knowledge economy, attracting a diverse population which has grown an average of 700 students per year since 2010. It is currently the third largest district in Washington state. LWSD includes four comprehensive high schools, seven comprehensive middle schools and 27 comprehensive elementary schools. In addition, we offer 14 choice programs/schools serving students at multiple grade levels.

LWSD's class of 2017 had a 93% on-time graduation rate, which is the highest graduation rate of the largest 49 districts in Washington state. In addition, 84% of LWSD students enter a two- or four-year college directly after high school. LWSD is renowned for its comprehensive academic programs, instructional excellence, student achievement, high levels of parent involvement, commitment to equity, low staff turnover and strong community support.