For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,693 students in Issaquah, WA. The top ranked public high schools in Issaquah, WA are Issaquah High School, Gibson Ek High School and Issaquah Special Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Issaquah, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Issaquah have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Washington public high schools.
Issaquah, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Issaquah High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Issaquah, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Issaquah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,412 students
Rank: #22.
Gibson Ek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
379 1st Pl Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6350
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Issaquah Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 220th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Issaquah, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24635 Se Issaquahfall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7002
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7002
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Tiger Mountain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
355 Se Evans Ln
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
565 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Issaquah, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Issaquah, WA include Issaquah High School, Gibson Ek High School and Issaquah Special Services. Issaquah has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public high schools are located in Issaquah?
3 public high schools are located in Issaquah.
What is the racial composition of students in Issaquah?
Issaquah public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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