The Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a public community college in Kirkland, Washington. LWTech is a member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and professional certificates in more than 40 areas of study.
Open Doors At Lwit serves 372 students in grades 11-12.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Open Doors At Lwit's student population of 372 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Open Doors At Lwit is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
38%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Open Doors At Lwit?
The graduation rate of Open Doors At Lwit is 5%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Open Doors At Lwit?
372 students attend Open Doors At Lwit.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Open Doors At Lwit students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Open Doors At Lwit offer ?
Open Doors At Lwit offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Open Doors At Lwit part of?
Open Doors At Lwit is part of Lake Washington Institute Of Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is Open Doors At Lwit located?
Open Doors At Lwit is located in the North Rose Hill neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in North Rose Hill.
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