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#1628 of 2,228 schools in WA
Emerson High School
High School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA
A Lake Washington School District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10903 NE 53rd ST, Kirkland, WA 98033
- Math 32% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Emerson High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 23 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Emerson 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirkland), 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
$174,005
Median home value
$1,259,900
Median rent
$2,386/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson K-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| International Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Eastside Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 5–12 | 0.8 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Lake Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,037 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Washington School District
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #52 of 53
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson High School is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson High School
Emerson High School is a public high school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 64 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,628 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson High School
What grades does Emerson High School serve?
Emerson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson High School rank in WA?
Emerson High School ranks #1,628 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Emerson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Emerson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Emerson High School a charter school?
No, Emerson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson High School a Title I school?
No, Emerson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson High School?
39.1% of students at Emerson 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
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.8%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2300
- Area population (ZIP 98033)
- 40,662
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 98033; 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
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