Finn Hill Middle School

FHMS.lwsd.org

669 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Finn Hill Middle School, located in the Houghton neighborhood of Kirkland, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Lake Washington School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Finn Hill offers a diverse curriculum, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in a collaborative learning community.

The school benefits from its location in the technology-rich Eastside region, often integrating modern instructional practices to keep pace with the district's high academic standards. Beyond the classroom, Finn Hill is recognized for its active parent community and a strong commitment to character development and student well-being. By maintaining a balance between challenging academics and a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to help students build the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for future success.

669

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Finn Hill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	97
Black	22
Asian	74
Two or More	99
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
371 (55.6 %)
Two or More
99 (14.8 %)
Hispanic
97 (14.5 %)
Asian
74 (11.1 %)
Black
22 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2340
Website:	http://FHMS.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 225

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 219