Best High Schools in Zip Code 98021

ZIP code 98021 contains three high schools serving grades 9–12, all part of the highly rated Northshore School District. Together, they enroll about 340 students, but they offer very different educational models: Innovation Lab High School is the largest and strongest overall academic performer, while Secondary Academy for Success and Northshore Online Reengagement Program are smaller, specialized programs designed for students who may need alternative or reengagement options.

Innovation Lab High School is the clear standout for families seeking the strongest traditional academic profile. It ranked 10th out of 438 Washington schools in 2024–2025, earned five stars, and had an 89.0% graduation rate—above the state average of 82.6%. Its 2024–2025 proficiency rates were especially strong in English language arts and science, at 94.29% and 83.02%, respectively. Math was more mixed, with proficiency slightly below the district in 2024–2025 and further below the district in the available 2025–2026 result. With 252 students, Innovation Lab also accounts for nearly three-quarters of high-school enrollment in the ZIP code.

Secondary Academy for Success serves a much smaller student population and has a more challenging recent outcome profile: a 65.9% graduation rate, a 19.1% dropout rate, and a decline to a two-star rating in 2024–2025. Its small size, specialized mission, and higher staffing and spending levels make direct comparisons difficult, but attendance, credit completion, and graduation support appear especially important. The 12-student Northshore Online Reengagement Program is even more specialized; current outcome data are limited, and its older graduation and dropout figures should be interpreted cautiously because a few students can substantially change the percentages.