Issaquah High School
- Public
- ISSAQUAH, WA
Public School
Issaquah High School Reviews
Rating 3.96 out of 5 397 reviews
the teachers in the school tend to really care about the school and try their best to help the students. the building itself is very nice and clean. however, there is no diversity within the school and the school culture is poor.
I go to Skyline High School and My friend and many of my friend's “friends” attend this school the students In sports are very friendly and supportive and show respect when they go against other schools I’m glad they are friendly to each other.
Some of the best experiences I had at Issaquah High School was when I did sports medicine. That class was by far my favorite class because the teacher and the students were so welcoming and willing to help. My teacher made learning so exciting and I looked forward to coming to class every day. That class made me unsure if I wanted to be running start full-time because I enjoyed it so much. I knew I wanted to do something in medicine, but that class solidified the love I have for medicine and caring for people. The worst part was that there many times when I felt very out of place at the high school. I think that because it's such a large school with so many students it can be difficult to feel welcome and to make friends because a lot of people have established friend groups already. When you have that many students, it can be easy for "clicks" to be developed so being welcoming is something I would like to see change.
It's an academically competitive and challenging school in a very nice area. There is food nearby within a ten to fifteen minute walk. The teachers are generally very kind and helpful.
The best parts of attending Issaquah High School has been the variety of courses that are offered. I have been able to choose what interests me in almost each core area of classes and also within the many electives that Issaquah offers. I really enjoyed the Sales & Marketing classes offered which also provides the opportunity to be part of DECA and compete at the local, state and national level. Since Issaquah is a large school, there is always a place and group for you to fit in with. There is great diversity within the student population that makes it easy to find friends with similar interests, yet also meet others who are totally different from you. I haven't experienced a lot of "worst parts". I guess I would have to say the food line at lunch. Since it is a big school that can be daunting especially when you do not have a lot of time for lunch. The parking is also a problem for students. Overall I am very happy with my experience academically and socially at Issaquah High School.
Overall, the majority of the teachers were great and created healthy and fun learning environments. However the administration changed so much that you could not really connect with them. The school and district handled covid well.
There are teachers to live teachers to hate, and everything in between which seems kind of unfortunate. I decided to attend my senior year off campus because at the halfway point through my junior year I realized how burdening it was to take in seven topics of information and be expected to get straight A’s. My mental health plummeted and there were some classes I decided not to do the work in because the teachers were so oblivious to the ridiculous amount of work they were giving us. Thing’s definitely need to change at IHS in terms of teachers asking and understanding what students think about their class. The students are great people but the school spirit has been lost and it seriously needs to be looked at.
Strong community spirit, good teachers, and newly developed facilities (renovated in last 10 years).
As a student that attends Issaquah High School, the experience overall is a friendly, fun and educational between students and staff.
I was bullied on the bus and at school. Even when I went to the office, nothing happened. I want everyone to feel safe at school, but because of what happened this year, I don't feel safe. I think that having someone who will do something about bullying would be helpful for all of us.
Issaquah High School has a variety of classes available, a relaxed school culture, and a multitude of extracurriculars. Issaquah offers many AP, honors, and elective courses. While there are state course requirements, students are given a lot of freedom in choosing their courses. I really enjoyed the relaxed school culture in my time there. The school has a relaxed phone policy and dress code and the administration often involves teachers' feedback in their decision-making. The students themselves are very friendly and academically motivated. Most teachers are approachable and kind. Overall, I hope that the school takes back the strict bathroom policy it implemented this past year. The school itself is a little dirty and overcrowded. The school is large and there are so many people to meet and clubs & sports to get involved in. Overall I really loved my time there! I highly recommend the photography, material science, and woodshop courses offered at IHS!
I've had some very good teachers at Issaquah High School as well as great experiences in extracurriculars such as sports and clubs and overall my peers have been kind.
The classes and teachers are great, fantastic staff but the students and how they interact with each other is so poor. Social skills for most students is a commodity, I found good friends after a long search.
Issaquah High School is a great campus with many course options and extracurricular activities like leadership opportunities, clubs, sports, etc. Oftentimes, the environment is welcoming, staff are understanding and eager to help any one of their students. Students in need are almost always accommodated for, whether it be financial or personal. On the contrary, sometimes there is still a cultural barrier between students and staff. Teachers on an individual basis are great and do their best to understand differences. However, when represented as a collective the general consensus is clouded and vague. Meaning that it seems like teachers are not as empathetic as they really are when referred to as a whole.
It's a decent school. Good academics but not quite as good as other schools in the area. Sports teams are not great.
Issaquah High School offers a rigorous academic program with a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Honors courses, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. In addition to the core academic subjects, IHS also offers courses in world languages, fine arts, and physical education.
The school has a diverse student body, with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The student-teacher ratio at Issaquah High School is 21:1, which is higher than the state average, but the school has a strong reputation for providing individualized attention to its students.
Overall, Issaquah High School is well-regarded for its academic rigor, diverse student body, strong athletics program, and wide range of extracurricular activities.
The school has a diverse student body, with students from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The student-teacher ratio at Issaquah High School is 21:1, which is higher than the state average, but the school has a strong reputation for providing individualized attention to its students.
Overall, Issaquah High School is well-regarded for its academic rigor, diverse student body, strong athletics program, and wide range of extracurricular activities.
Issaquah high school is a great community of students, caring teachers, and helpful administration. The best part of Issaquah high is the science departments and all of the funding and teachers that make it such a great department to be a part of!
I like IHS solely based on the various opportunities it has given me through extracurriculars and courses, the teachers who are typically very helpful and knowledgeable, and there are some aspects like DECA and cafeteria food that are pretty good. I would say that the school culture is kind of poor because I think there's quite of bit of ignorance to LGBTQ+ people (gay jokes and whatnot) and it's not a very nurturing environment. I've seen people throw food onto the ground without a care for the understaffed janitors; I've seen fights throughout the school, and I've seen and heard nasty rumors spread sometimes.
A it's a good school with teachers that I had positive experiences with especially the Sports Medicine teacher. There is a few flaws such as the parking situation since the high-school shares the same space with the middle school. If you aren't happy with high-school life you are also able to attend running start which allows you to get a head start on your college journey which is a positive about the Washington school system. The school also receives adequate funding so there is no lacking in technology or funding to extracurricular activities (with fees of course).
honestly i think that issaquah is a pretty good school compared to the school i am at now, issaquah has a very diverse selection of classes to take and the options are open to almost all. There are also many clubs of different intrests to particapate as well as sports. The people in the school are also well rounded. Yes,there are misbhaving students and a recent incident but if you arnt involved or are those kinds of kids you will not notice. The teachers at this school (at lest the ones I have ) seem to like their job and engage well with the students. Personally I recomend you to take honors or ap classes to surround youself with good students. Overall I perfer this school so much more, it is a great school. I'd say issaquah students take classes because they can and have the potental to.