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#1759 of 2,228 schools in WA

Clover Park High School

High School · Clover Park School District · Lakewood, WA

A high school in Lakewood, WA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11023 Gravelly LK DR SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

  • Math 7% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation22.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$19,263
Chronic Absenteeism78.4%

Students at Clover Park High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
21%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
55%
2022
ELA
43%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clover Park High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,289/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,000

Median home value

$370,000

Median rent

$1,445/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98499; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cpsd Open Doors ProgramEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.4 mi247Compare →
General William H. Harrison Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–121.3 mi745Compare →
Oakridge Group HomeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.2 mi6Compare →
Re-entry High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.2 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clover Park School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#20 of 25
District spending per student
$19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clover Park High School is listed in Clover Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clover Park High School

Clover Park High School is a public high school in Lakewood, WA, part of Clover Park School District, serving approximately 1,137 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,759 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clover Park High School

What grades does Clover Park High School serve?

Clover Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Clover Park High School?

Clover Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,137 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover Park High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clover Park High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clover Park High School rank in WA?

Clover Park High School ranks #1,759 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Clover Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clover Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clover Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clover Park High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clover Park High School a charter school?

No, Clover Park High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clover Park High School a Title I school?

No, Clover Park High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clover Park High School?

84.2% of students at Clover Park High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,137
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Pierce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.4%
Area population (ZIP 98499)
33,694
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
33.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98499; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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