Issaquah High School

2,412 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Issaquah High School, located in Issaquah, Washington, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Issaquah School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs, and robust support services designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Issaquah High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school supports an extensive range of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, competitive performing arts, various student-led clubs, and community service organizations. By emphasizing a holistic approach to student development, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, leadership skills, and social responsibility, maintaining its reputation as a cornerstone of the Issaquah educational community.

2,412

Total Students

106.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Issaquah High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,151
Hispanic	270
Black	72
Asian	686
Two or More	218
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,151 (47.7 %)
Asian
686 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
270 (11.2 %)
Two or More
218 (9.0 %)
Black
72 (3.0 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Issaquah School District
Phone:	(425)837-6000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 618

Grade 10 584

Grade 11 601

Grade 12 609