LAKE QUINAULT HIGH SCHOOL

Lake Quinault High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lake Quinault School District school district, located in Amanda Park, WA with about 79 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Lake Quinault High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lake Quinault High School, located in Amanda Park, Washington, serves as a vital educational anchor for the remote communities within the Quinault Valley. Situated along the iconic U.S. Highway 101, the school is deeply integrated into its unique geographic setting, surrounded by the lush, temperate rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula. Due to its rural location, the school maintains a small student body, which fosters a tight-knit, community-oriented environment where students benefit from personalized attention and close relationships with faculty and staff.

As part of the Lake Quinault School District, the high school emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational pathways, often leveraging its connection to the surrounding natural environment. Despite its small size, the school serves as a central hub for local activities and school spirit, providing essential academic and extracurricular opportunities for students living in this sparsely populated region. It remains a hallmark of the community, balancing traditional academic standards with the realities and opportunities of life in a secluded, nature-focused area of the Pacific Northwest.

For more information, contact Lake Quinault High School at (360) 288-2414 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.