Summary:
High schools in ZIP code 98499 include four programs in Lakewood serving grades 5–12: two larger schools, one alternative reengagement program, and one very small specialized program, all part of the Clover Park School District. Together, they serve 2,183 students, but their missions and student populations differ substantially, so they should not be viewed as interchangeable options.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is the clear academic standout. Serving grades 6–12, it ranked in the 87th percentile statewide in 2025–2026 and had the strongest proficiency rates: 55.82% in English language arts, 38.24% in math, and 49.47% in science. It outperformed the district in all three subjects and has improved its ranking over the past three years. Clover Park High School, a traditional grades 9–12 school, ranked near the bottom statewide and had much lower proficiency—35.36% in English, 12.64% in math, and 25.99% in science. However, it had an excellent 95.2% graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate, showing that completion outcomes are considerably stronger than test performance.
CPSD Open Doors Program serves grades 9–12 and is designed for students pursuing alternative or reengagement pathways. Its 41.9% graduation rate, 25.2% dropout rate, and 13.33% science proficiency rate indicate significant challenges, although comparisons with traditional high schools should account for its specialized mission and likely higher student needs. Transition Day Students serves only eight students in grades 5–12, making its results unsuitable for meaningful comparison; no outcome data were reported. Overall, Harrison offers the strongest academic performance, Clover Park combines weak testing with strong graduation results, and Open Doors requires the closest attention to persistence and student support.
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