Serving 1,275 students in grades 9-12, Sammamish Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sammamish Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sammamish Senior High School's student population of 1,275 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sammamish Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sammamish Senior High School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
22%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
34%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sammamish Senior High School's ranking?
Sammamish Senior High School is ranked #595 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sammamish Senior High School often compared to?
Sammamish Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Interlake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sammamish Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sammamish Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sammamish Senior High School?
1,275 students attend Sammamish Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Sammamish Senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sammamish Senior High School?
Sammamish Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sammamish Senior High School offer ?
Sammamish Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sammamish Senior High School part of?
Sammamish Senior High School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Sammamish Senior High School located?
Sammamish Senior High School is located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lake Hills.
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