LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Lake Washington Technical Academy is a public high school that is part of the Lake Washington Institute of Technology school district, located in Kirkland, WA with about 309 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade.

Lake Washington Technical Academy (LWTA) is a specialized public high school located in Kirkland, Washington, operating as a partnership between the Lake Washington School District and Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). The academy is designed for students who thrive in a non-traditional, hands-on learning environment. By integrating high school curriculum with technical and vocational training, the school allows students to earn their high school diplomas while simultaneously gaining industry-recognized skills and college credits in various professional-technical fields.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to education, focusing on career and college readiness through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. Students have the unique opportunity to engage in a "blended" experience, often accessing the resources and facilities of the LWTech campus. This environment is particularly well-suited for students who are eager to pursue career pathways in areas such as information technology, engineering, health sciences, and trades, providing them with a clear head start on their professional futures before they even graduate from high school.

For more information, contact Lake Washington Technical Academy at (425) 739-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034-8506
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LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL ACADEMY is a public school in Kirkland, WA with about 309 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
309
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 309 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.6%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black or African American
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
39.8%
Male
60.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.