Lake Washington Girls Middle School

810 18th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122-0981
Tel: (206)709-3800
Grades: 6 - 8 | 68 students
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Lake Washington Girls Middle School prepares girls to be confident young women, strong in mind, body and voice. Our school values diversity and promotes social responsibility. Students, teachers and families are active partners in creating a challenging academic environment, fostering independent thinking and instilling a life long love of learning.

School Overview:
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 8
Year Founded 1998
Student Body
Total Students 68 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 51% (WA School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 71%
Average Class Size 16 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,650
Tuition Notes Tuition includes all fees, including labs, books, computers, etc. and field trips, including week-long fall field experiences.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Acceptance Rate 26%
Admissions Director Colleen West
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Earth Service Corps club drama program
engineering mock trial
student council student magazine
yearbook

School Notes:

    • Lake Washington Girls Middle School, now in its fifteenth year, is a place where girls explore, experiment, discover, create, and learn about themselves and the world around them. Since 1998, LWGMS has challenged its students with high standards and helped every girl find the tools she needs to succeed. Here, girls are empowered to think critically, develop leadership, and enjoy learning through an integrated curriculum that has proven to prepare girls for success in
high school honors and college preparation courses.
LWGMS prepares girls to be confident young women, strong in mind, body, and voice. Our school values diversity and promotes personal and social responsibility. Students, teachers, and families are active partners in creating a challenging academic environment, fostering independent thinking, and instilling a life long love of learning. 

    Profile last updated: 09/19/2012

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