Very Good
#469 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 21% in state
Issaquah High School
High School · Issaquah School District · Issaquah, WA
A high school in Issaquah, WA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 2ND AVE SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
- Math 68% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Issaquah High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 75% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Issaquah 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Ek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Dartmoor SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Pacific Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Issaquah Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 100 | 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
- #18 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
Issaquah High School is listed in Issaquah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Issaquah High School
Issaquah High School is a public high school in Issaquah, WA, part of Issaquah School District, serving approximately 2,452 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Issaquah High School
What grades does Issaquah High School serve?
Issaquah High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Issaquah High School?
Issaquah High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Issaquah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Issaquah High School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Issaquah High School rank in WA?
Issaquah High School ranks #469 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Issaquah High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Issaquah High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Issaquah High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Issaquah High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Issaquah High School a charter school?
No, Issaquah High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Issaquah High School a Title I school?
No, Issaquah High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Issaquah High School?
15.4% of students at Issaquah 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
- 2,452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (425) 837-6000
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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