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#443 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 20% in state

Redmond High School

High School · Lake Washington School District · Redmond, WA

A Lake Washington School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

17272 NE 104th, Redmond, WA 98052

  • Math 69% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+37 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation33.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$17,053
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Redmond High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 74% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2022
ELA
87%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (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

15.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Redmond 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$164,848

Median home value

$1,107,900

Median rent

$2,339/mo

College educated

74.8%

Homeownership

46.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
33.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·46 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
The Overlake SchoolPrivate · tuition7.85–121.7 mi557Compare →
Contractual SchoolsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.8 mi6Compare →
Brightmont Academy - Redmond CampusPrivate · tuition6.97–121.9 mi53Compare →
The Bear Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7PK–122.1 mi676Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#38 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

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

About Redmond High School

Redmond High School is a public high school in Redmond, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 2,275 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Redmond High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Redmond High School (RHS) is a four-year public high school located in Redmond, Washington, and serves as one of four high schools within the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) 2. Established in 1964, it holds the distinction of being the second oldest high school in the district 2. Recent district communications highlight various student achievements, including fourteen student artists recognized at the state level with top entries advancing to the national PTA Reflections contest 1. Additionally, two LWSD students secured national medals for excellence in art and writing 1. The school community also celebrated success in DECA competitions and performance at the expanded 2026 Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair 1. Administrative activities include scheduled LWSD School Board meetings and study sessions at the LWSD Resource Center, as well as online college planning webinars focused on college essays 1.
Sources (2)
  1. RHS.lwsd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Redmond High School

What grades does Redmond High School serve?

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

How many students attend Redmond High School?

Redmond High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,275 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Redmond High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Redmond High School rank in WA?

Redmond High School ranks #443 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Redmond High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Redmond High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Redmond High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Redmond High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Redmond High School a charter school?

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

Is Redmond High School a Title I school?

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

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

15.1% of students at Redmond 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
2,275
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
107
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 98052)
79,074
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
35.3
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 98052; 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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