Excellent
#265 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 12% in state
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
High School · Lake Washington School District · Redmond, WA
A Lake Washington School District high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4301 228th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053
- Math 88% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 95% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Nikola Tesla Stem High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 92% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nikola Tesla Stem 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redmond), 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
$179,912
Median home value
$1,155,500
Median rent
$2,737/mo
College educated
72.2%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98053; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,367 | Compare → |
| The Bear Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Skyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 2,193 | Compare → |
| The Overlake SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 5–12 | 3.5 mi | 557 | 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
- #28 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
Nikola Tesla Stem High School is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Nikola Tesla Stem High School is a public high school in Redmond, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 601 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nikola Tesla Stem High School
What grades does Nikola Tesla Stem High School serve?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla Stem High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nikola Tesla Stem High School rank in WA?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks #265 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Nikola Tesla Stem High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nikola Tesla Stem High School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Nikola Tesla Stem High School a charter school?
No, Nikola Tesla Stem High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nikola Tesla Stem High School a Title I school?
No, Nikola Tesla Stem High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
2.5% of students at Nikola Tesla Stem 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
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 936-2770
- Area population (ZIP 98053)
- 22,838
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 98053; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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