Serving 1,676 students in grades 9-12, Bonney Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonney Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bonney Lake High School's student population of 1,676 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonney Lake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonney Lake High School is 0.53, which is less 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
#459 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonney Lake High School's ranking?
Bonney Lake High School is ranked #459 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bonney Lake High School often compared to?
Bonney Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonney Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Bonney Lake High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bonney Lake High School?
1,676 students attend Bonney Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bonney Lake High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonney Lake High School?
Bonney Lake High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bonney Lake High School offer ?
Bonney Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonney Lake High School part of?
Bonney Lake High School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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