Serving 112 students in grades 6-12, Sammamish River Valley Online School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sammamish River Valley Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sammamish River Valley Online School's student population of 112 students has declined by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sammamish River Valley Online School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sammamish River Valley Online School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
52%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sammamish River Valley Online School's ranking?
Sammamish River Valley Online School is ranked #67 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sammamish River Valley Online School?
The graduation rate of Sammamish River Valley Online School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sammamish River Valley Online School?
112 students attend Sammamish River Valley Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sammamish River Valley Online School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sammamish River Valley Online School?
Sammamish River Valley Online School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sammamish River Valley Online School offer ?
Sammamish River Valley Online School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sammamish River Valley Online School part of?
Sammamish River Valley Online School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Sammamish River Valley Online School located?
Sammamish River Valley Online School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Redmond, WA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
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