DID YOU KNOW?
Over a five-year period, students’ SAT scores averaged 1,260 points compared to the national average of 1,000 points.
Typically, 20 percent of a Charles Wright graduating class are National Merit Scholars or Commended Students.
Charles Wright offers more Advanced Placement courses – the equivalent of college courses – than any other high school in the South Puget Sound area.
Minority students account for 28 percent of the student body.
In the last decade, Charles Wright students consistently earned top honors among the State of Washington’s journalism students.
Charles Wright grants over $1.3 million in financial assistance to 21% of the student body.

Jon Lamoruex
Upper School Physics, Green Derby, Winterim Co-Director
Jon Lamoreux teaches honors and advanced placement physics in the Upper School. “I feel privileged that I am able to share my enthusiasm about physics with young people who are open to learning,” says Lamoreux.
“I love the mini-motor project that we do in the introductory physics classes. Each student is challenged to construct a small motor using one battery, some paper clips, and a wire. It is a moment of true discovery that can be rewarded with deeper insights into the physical world.”
“I hope that students nurture a sense of wonder about the universe around them and do not become jaded or cynical as they grow older,” says Lamoreux. “It is my hope that students will gain a new perspective as curious citizens in an amazing universe.”
Lamoreux completed his undergraduate education at the University of Colorado and earned his masters degree at the University of Texas at Austin. He joined the Charles Wright faculty in 2004. In addition to teaching, he co-directs the school’s Winterim program and advises the Green Derby club. Lamoreux enjoys movies, music and digital photography.
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“I love the mini-motor project that we do in the introductory physics classes. Each student is challenged to construct a small motor using one battery, some paper clips, and a wire. It is a moment of true discovery that can be rewarded with deeper insights into the physical world.” “I hope that students nurture a sense of wonder about the universe around them and do not become jaded or cynical as they grow older,” says Lamoreux. “It is my hope that students will gain a new perspective as curious citizens in an amazing universe.”
Lamoreux completed his undergraduate education at the University of Colorado and earned his masters degree at the University of Texas at Austin. He joined the Charles Wright faculty in 2004. In addition to teaching, he co-directs the school’s Winterim program and advises the Green Derby club. Lamoreux enjoys movies, music and digital photography.
Visit his web page
