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Issaquah School District
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  • ISSAQUAH, WA

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade B+
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade B minus
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade B+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B+

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Grades
PK, K-12
Total Schools
30
Students
19,590
From Issaquah School District

Issaquah School District Vision: All students thrive as they engage in meaningful learning that unlocks their passion and potential to positively impact the world.

Issaquah School District Mission: Our students will be prepared for and eager to accept the academic, occupational, personal and practical challenges of life in a dynamic global environment.

Located in East King County, our 27 schools are positioned across 110 square miles and within seven municipalities. We are educating the innovators, entrepreneurs and civic leaders of tomorrow. Students in our district repeatedly score within the top five percent on state and national standardized tests, but our teachers aim for more.

Our schools offer well-rounded curriculum and students are able to excel in highly capable, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs, explore interest-based and real-world learning at our new innovative high school and have opportunities to take career and technical classes.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
81%
Percent Proficient - Math
77%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1340
1,758 responses
Average ACT
31
851 responses

Project-Based Learning at Gibson Ek High School

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Gibson Ek is a choice high school that follows the Big Picture Learning model. Rather than taking conventional classes, students use design thinking to learn through multidisciplinary projects, such as building a cedar-strip canoe with guidance from a teacher. Twice a week, students intern in the community to explore careers and engage in an authentic project with a professional.

Students

Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
19,590
Free or Reduced Lunch
8.3%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$99,450
Teachers in First/Second Year
10%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$21,036 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    63%
  • Support Services
    33%
  • Other
    4%

Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
Median Household Income
$132,984
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,296
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$745,100
National
$244,900

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