Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Issaquah Special Services ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Issaquah Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Issaquah Special Services's student population of 103 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Issaquah Special Services is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
44%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Issaquah Special Services?
The graduation rate of Issaquah Special Services is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Issaquah Special Services?
103 students attend Issaquah Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Issaquah Special Services students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Issaquah Special Services offer ?
Issaquah Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Issaquah Special Services part of?
Issaquah Special Services is part of Issaquah School District.
In what neighborhood is Issaquah Special Services located?
Issaquah Special Services is located in the North Issaquah neighborhood of Issaquah, WA.
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