Summary:
The Medical Lake School District in Washington state is home to a single high school, Medical Lake High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate, low dropout rate, and strong academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.
With a student enrollment of 520, Medical Lake High School boasts a 95.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate of just 1.4% is impressively low. Academically, the school outperforms the state in the percentage of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (69.17% vs. 66.2%) and Math (40.91% vs. 33.4%).
While Medical Lake High School maintains a strong overall performance, the data suggests potential areas for improvement. The school's science proficiency rate for 11th-grade students (37.69%) is lower than the state average (49.66%), indicating an opportunity gap. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 87th out of 434 high schools in 2021-2022 to 183rd out of 437 high schools in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 3-star rating. This decline suggests the need to explore ways to better serve the diverse needs of all students and maintain the school's competitive position within the state.
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