Lakes High School vs Steilacoom High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,158 students
Steilacoom High
Steilacoom · Public high · Grades 9–12
968 students
| Measure | Lakes High School Lakewood, Washington | Steilacoom High Steilacoom, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #211 of 333 | #23 of 333 |
| National rank | #9083 of 16,910 | #1791 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,158 | 968 |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | 968 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 87% |
| city | Lakewood | Steilacoom |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steilacoom High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 47.4).
- •Steilacoom High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 34%).
- •Steilacoom High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Steilacoom High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Lakes High School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.8).
- •Lakes High School is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 968.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lakes High School better than Steilacoom High?
On the Success Index (US), Steilacoom High ranks higher (76.8 vs 47.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lakes High School and Steilacoom High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Steilacoom in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakes High School: 1,158. Steilacoom High: 968. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakes High School and Steilacoom High rank in Washington?
Lakes High School is 211th of 333 and Steilacoom High is 23rd of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).