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#557 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 25% in state

Juanita High School

High School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA

A Lake Washington School District high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10601 NE 132ND, Kirkland, WA 98034

  • Math 49% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+17.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$17,053
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Juanita High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
84%
2022
ELA
83%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

28%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Juanita 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$128,974

Median home value

$875,200

Median rent

$2,324/mo

College educated

57.6%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Washington Technical AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–121.6 mi222Compare →
Open Doors at LwitEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–121.6 mi372Compare →
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.6 mi2Compare →
Inglemoor HSEnrollment path unverified8.09–122.1 mi1,475Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lake Washington School District

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#44 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

Juanita High School is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Juanita High School

Juanita High School is a public high school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 1,752 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Juanita High School

What grades does Juanita High School serve?

Juanita High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Juanita High School?

Juanita High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,752 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Juanita High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Juanita High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juanita High School rank in WA?

Juanita High School ranks #557 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Juanita High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Juanita High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Juanita High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juanita High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Juanita High School a charter school?

No, Juanita High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Juanita High School a Title I school?

No, Juanita High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juanita High School?

28.0% of students at Juanita 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
1,752
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
Area population (ZIP 98034)
51,836
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
37.3
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 98034; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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