Issaquah High School

Summary:

Issaquah High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Issaquah, Washington, with a student population of 2,412. The school is part of the Issaquah School District, which is ranked 3rd out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Issaquah High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Washington, with a current statewide ranking of 13 out of 437 and a 5-star rating.

Issaquah High School excels academically, with 87.28% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 66.2% statewide and 78.33% in the district. In SBAC/Math, 71.53% of students were proficient or better, compared to 33.4% statewide and 73.35% in the district. The school also performs exceptionally well in science, with 81.12% of students proficient or better in WCAS/Science, compared to 49.66% statewide and 78.19% in the district. Issaquah High School's graduation rate is also impressive at 93.3%, significantly higher than the state average of around 80%, and its dropout rate is low at 4.3%, compared to the state average of around 10%.

While Issaquah High School outperforms most nearby high schools, including Liberty Senior High School, Skyline High School, and Eastlake High School, the nearby Echo Glen School has significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates. Issaquah High School's diverse student population, with 47.72% White, 28.44% Asian, 11.19% Hispanic, and 2.99% African American students, suggests the school is providing equitable opportunities for students from various backgrounds. However, the school may need to address some equity gaps, as the performance of African American and Hispanic students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is slightly lower than other subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 2nd Ave SE
       Issaquah, WA  98027-4319


(425) 837-6000

District: Issaquah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,775 Help


Feeder schools for Issaquah High School:

Elementary:    Clark Elementary
    Cougar Ridge Elementary
    Grand Ridge Elementary
    Issaquah Valley Elementary
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Middle:    Issaquah Middle School
    Pacific Cascade Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  2,412

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
Asian:
28.4%
Hispanic:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Issaquah High School ranks better than 97% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Issaquah High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Issaquah High School has the largest high school student body size in the Issaquah School District. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Asian (28.4%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Issaquah High School is 22.6. 3 high schools in the Issaquah School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Issaquah High School is $16,775, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Issaquah School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Issaquah High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Issaquah High School 13th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Issaquah High School in the ranking list.)

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Issaquah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Issaquah School District 3rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Issaquah High School

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Rank History for all students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.31 12th 390 96.9%
2005 92.98 13th 394 96.7%
2006 91.58 12th 395 97.0%
2007 89.62 14th 399 96.5%
2008 92.81 7th 396 98.2%
2009 88.80 14th 402 96.5%
2010 90.93 17th 423 96.0%
2011 83.98 13th 440 97.0%
2012 83.00 12th 450 97.3%
2013 81.73 11th 454 97.6%
2016 90.28 12th 306 96.1%
2017 88.95 10th 301 96.7%
2018 79.54 53rd 315 83.2%
2019 87.98 30th 417 92.8%
2021 96.57 10th 455 97.8%
2022 95.52 13th 434 97.0%
2023 96.06 9th 442 98.0%
2024 96.20 13th 437 97.0%
See the entire list of Washington High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.05 48th 91 47.3%
2019 85.31 21st 163 87.1%
2021 95.02 2nd 195 99.0%
2022 87.43 18th 179 89.9%
2023 94.21 5th 166 97.0%
2024 95.47 4th 161 97.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.30 7th 65 89.2%
2019 77.77 9th 69 87.0%
2021 75.66 13th 102 87.3%
2022 99.54 1st 70 98.6%
2023 92.17 4th 44 90.9%
2024 93.38 4th 68 94.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.86 62nd 139 55.4%
2021 68.78 31st 212 85.4%
2022 80.01 20th 130 84.6%
2023 75.22 20th 110 81.8%
2024 84.86 12th 110 89.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.89 145th 227 36.1%
2019 83.92 28th 344 91.9%
2021 50.70 170th 392 56.6%
2022 77.80 59th 370 84.1%
2023 70.74 67th 362 81.5%
2024 75.31 59th 356 83.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.47 47th 243 80.7%
2019 86.70 30th 358 91.6%
2021 97.08 9th 390 97.7%
2022 94.52 13th 368 96.5%
2023 95.79 11th 357 96.9%
2024 96.38 9th 347 97.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.55 43rd 254 83.1%
2019 88.61 27th 355 92.4%
2021 96.00 10th 395 97.5%
2022 95.53 13th 363 96.4%
2023 96.01 12th 358 96.6%
2024 94.71 16th 362 95.6%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.75 30th 87 65.5%
2019 89.97 10th 121 91.7%
2021 90.28 7th 136 94.9%
2022 89.56 13th 124 89.5%
2023 90.53 9th 118 92.4%
2024 88.64 11th 113 90.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.13 8th 86 90.7%
2021 77.22 15th 111 86.5%
2022 44.62 48th 89 46.1%
2023 85.06 4th 78 94.9%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.19 39th 156 75.0%
2019 69.79 56th 241 76.8%
2021 85.31 19th 278 93.2%
2022 79.09 43rd 261 83.5%
2023 84.72 22nd 249 91.2%
2024 92.83 14th 248 94.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Issaquah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.05 60th 222 73.0%
2019 77.86 67th 382 82.5%
2021 95.36 9th 413 97.8%
2022 95.31 4th 390 99.0%
2023 93.61 10th 379 97.4%
2024 94.79 13th 374 96.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Issaquah High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1293 4 35 14 21 n/a n/a 0 1367
1989 1309 5 36 21 20 n/a n/a 0 1391
1990 1312 4 41 25 17 n/a n/a 0 1399
1991 1324 9 45 19 6 n/a n/a 0 1403
1992 1412 12 71 20 8 n/a n/a 0 1523
1993 1486 10 96 25 8 n/a n/a 0 1625
1994 1463 10 112 24 9 n/a n/a 0 1618
1995 1553 19 135 33 6 n/a n/a 0 1746
1996 1553 19 135 33 6 n/a n/a 0 1746
1997 1691 26 181 43 6 n/a n/a 0 1947
1998 1153 18 147 33 3 n/a n/a 0 1354
1999 1088 17 160 32 4 n/a n/a 0 1301
2000 1142 18 168 37 3 n/a n/a 0 1368
2001 1192 20 172 37 6 n/a n/a 0 1427
2002 1278 18 161 34 9 n/a n/a 0 1500
2003 1278 18 161 34 9 n/a n/a 0 1500
2004 1301 18 173 34 7 n/a n/a 0 1533
2005 1343 21 208 40 7 n/a n/a 0 1619
2006 1012 17 181 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1247
2007 1053 20 216 27 5 n/a n/a 0 1321
2008 1113 18 232 37 6 n/a n/a 0 1406
2009 1068 23 250 42 10 n/a n/a 1 1394
2010 1021 24 251 54 3 n/a n/a 3 1356
2011 1312 37 336 93 2 4 59 0 1843
2012 1314 35 354 105 3 4 77 0 1892
2013 1367 35 370 137 4 3 98 0 2014
2014 1343 36 389 150 5 3 106 0 2032
2015 1376 25 420 162 5 5 114 0 2107
2016 1418 33 486 171 8 6 120 0 2242
2017 1430 47 517 203 8 6 118 0 2329
2018 1408 56 578 181 7 7 140 0 2377
2019 1363 61 633 174 9 11 166 0 2417
2020 1396 55 653 193 7 12 164 0 2480
2021 1343 59 699 201 7 13 182 0 2504
2022 1218 70 687 262 5 7 215 0 2464
2023 1151 72 686 270 8 7 218 0 2412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Issaquah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1367 59.0 23.1 0
1989 1391 60.0 23.1 n/a
1990 1399 61.1 22.8 0
1991 1403 59.5 23.5 n/a
1992 1523 63.9 23.8 n/a
1993 1625 64.3 25.3 n/a
1994 1618 64.2 25.2 n/a
1995 1746 71.4 24.5 n/a
1996 1746 71.4 24.5 n/a
1997 1947 79.7 24.4 n/a
1998 1354 56.1 24.1 n/a
1999 1301 54.7 23.8 n/a
2000 1368 57.8 23.7 n/a
2001 1427 58.1 24.6 n/a
2002 1500 63.3 23.7 4.9
2003 1500 63.3 23.7 4.9
2004 1533 64.0 24.0 5
2005 1619 63.9 25.3 4.9
2006 1247 53.5 23.3 5.2
2007 1321 56.0 23.6 3.7
2008 1406 56.3 25.0 4.5
2009 1394 56.2 24.8 5.4
2010 1356 55.5 24.4 6.5
2011 1843 74.4 24.7 6.4
2012 1892 75.5 25.0 8.1
2013 2014 80.4 25.0 9.8
2014 2032 n/a n/a 11.2
2015 2107 83.0 25.3 10.5
2016 2242 88.0 25.4 9.1
2017 2329 89.8 25.9 8.6
2018 2377 94.0 25.2 8.7
2019 2417 98.4 24.5 8.2
2020 2480 109.8 22.5 8.5
2021 2504 111.9 22.3 8.8
2022 2464 104.3 23.6 10.6
2023 2412 106.3 22.6 14.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Issaquah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1367 59.0 23.1 0
1989 1391 60.0 23.1 n/a
1990 1399 61.1 22.8 0
1991 1403 59.5 23.5 n/a
1992 1523 63.9 23.8 n/a
1993 1625 64.3 25.3 n/a
1994 1618 64.2 25.2 n/a
1995 1746 71.4 24.5 n/a
1996 1746 71.4 24.5 n/a
1997 1947 79.7 24.4 n/a
1998 1354 56.1 24.1 n/a
1999 1301 54.7 23.8 n/a
2000 1368 57.8 23.7 n/a
2001 1427 58.1 24.6 n/a
2002 1500 63.3 23.7 4.9
2003 1500 63.3 23.7 4.9
2004 1533 64.0 24.0 5
2005 1619 63.9 25.3 4.9
2006 1247 53.5 23.3 5.2
2007 1321 56.0 23.6 3.7
2008 1406 56.3 25.0 4.5
2009 1394 56.2 24.8 5.4
2010 1356 55.5 24.4 6.5
2011 1843 74.4 24.7 6.4
2012 1892 75.5 25.0 8.1
2013 2014 80.4 25.0 9.8
2014 2032 n/a n/a 11.2
2015 2107 83.0 25.3 10.5
2016 2242 88.0 25.4 9.1
2017 2329 89.8 25.9 8.6
2018 2377 94.0 25.2 8.7
2019 2417 98.4 24.5 8.2
2020 2480 109.8 22.5 8.5
2021 2504 111.9 22.3 8.8
2022 2464 104.3 23.6 10.6
2023 2412 106.3 22.6 14.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Issaquah High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.4%0.1%1.0%2.7%98.8%98.2%98.2%97.7%98.3%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Issaquah High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (1.0%) $12,572 (99.0%) $12,701
2020 $148 (19.2%) $622 (80.8%) $770
2021 $485 (3.1%) $15,002 (96.9%) $15,488
2022 $1,362 (8.1%) $15,412 (91.9%) $16,775

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Issaquah High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 417 High schoolsRanks 9th of 442 High schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Issaquah High School)91.986.1
 5.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)91.885.7
 6.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Issaquah High School)80.867.4
 13.4%
   10th Grade Math (Issaquah School District)74.263.9
 10.3%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Issaquah High School)61.885.5
 23.6%
   11th Grade Science (Issaquah School District)81.980.2
 1.7%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Issaquah High School)91.986.1
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)81.378.7
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Issaquah High School)80.867.4
 13.4%
   All Grades Math (Issaquah School District)77.272.6
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Issaquah High School)61.885.5
 23.6%
   All Grades Science (Issaquah School District)79.577.8
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24172412
 0.2%
African American6172
 18%
American Indian98
 11.1%
Asian633686
 8.4%
Hispanic174270
 55.2%
Pacific Islander117
 36.4%
White13631151
 15.6%
Two or More Races166218
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.2%14.1%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Issaquah High School

Students at Issaquah High School are 48% White, 28% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Yes! Issaquah High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 437 Washington high schools.

Issaquah High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clark Elementary
Elementary : Cougar Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Grand Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Issaquah Valley Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Elementary
Middle : Issaquah Middle School
Middle : Pacific Cascade Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,412 students attended Issaquah High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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