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#1280 of 2,228 schools in WA
Gibson Ek High School
High School · Issaquah School District · Issaquah, WA
An Issaquah School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
379 1st PL SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
- Math 50% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Gibson Ek High School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 66% in 2024.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 13 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gibson Ek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,000
Median home value
$976,400
Median rent
$2,343/mo
College educated
65.5%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98027; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 2,452 | Compare → |
| Dartmoor SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Pacific Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Echo Glen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–12 | Not available | 68 | 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.
Issaquah School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #27 of 30
- District spending per student
- $17,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gibson Ek High School is listed in Issaquah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gibson Ek High School
Gibson Ek High School is a public high school in Issaquah, WA, part of Issaquah School District, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gibson Ek High School
What grades does Gibson Ek High School serve?
Gibson Ek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gibson Ek High School?
Gibson Ek High School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibson Ek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibson Ek High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gibson Ek High School rank in WA?
Gibson Ek High School ranks #1,280 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Gibson Ek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gibson Ek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Gibson Ek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibson Ek High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Gibson Ek High School a charter school?
No, Gibson Ek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gibson Ek High School a Title I school?
No, Gibson Ek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gibson Ek High School?
14.4% of students at Gibson Ek 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
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (425) 837-6350
- Area population (ZIP 98027)
- 28,335
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 98027; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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