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2019 High Schools with the Best Teachers in WashingtonAbout this List

Explore the public high schools with the best teachers serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure, student-teacher ratio, and the Niche Academics Grade for the school. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Tesla STEM High School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 66
    #1 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Alum: I loved the school and the opportunities it brought me! I learned a lot about STEM subjects, and the teachers that I had were very well trained in their topics. I made lots of great connections and memories, got to try out internships, had amazing experiences, and met really cool people. It was academically challenging at times but in the end the whole 4 years was very rewarding. I would highly recommend the school to anyone who wants to go in to the STEM work field as you'll be very prepared for STEM related jobs.
    Read 66 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Teachers
    • 578 Students
    • 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. International Community School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 6-12
    • 79
    #2 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Junior: I love my school because of all the supportive teachers that take their time to help you with anything you need and they genuinely care about getting to know each student individually. Also, I love being a part of a big community where I know everyone and everyone knows me. Being apart of the community is a big part of the school, the upperclassmen work together to help the underclassmen succeed in school by helping them deal with academic and personal issues they might be facing. Although the school has a very rigorous curriculum set up to push students continuously, students end up having an easier time in college after high school.
    Read 79 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 440 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Bainbridge High School

    • Bainbridge Island School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 237
    #3 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: After four years here, this will be one of the most memorable parts of my life. I have made great friends, great adversaries, and a long list of very knowledgeable contacts. Just about every teacher here is very passionate about what they teach and are happy to help with school work, help outside of school, or to just genuinely have a conversation with. I consider myself to have accomplished many important things at this school, with the help of its amazing staff and other parent/faculty support. They have set me up to be the best I can be in my future!
    Read 237 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 1,306 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    The Evergreen School

    • Private School
    • Shoreline, WA
    • PK, K-8
    • 5

    Parent: My children have very different personalities, along with different social-emotional needs and challenges. Evergreen knows each kid quite well. Each time we hit a rough patch, there was dialogue and teamwork with the faculty and counselors, which I really appreciated. The older students set their own goals and run their own parent conferences. Kids using powerpoint! But in all seriousness, this self-reflection and ownership seems like excellent preparation for a future of independent learning. Oh yeah, and the BIG Lab, a high-tech makerspace, is amazing. I wish I could go here.
    Read 5 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 474 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Raisbeck Aviation High School

    • Highline School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 140
    #4 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Niche User: Raisbeck Aviation High School (RAHS) is the best high school in the state by far, and one of the best in the nation. Unlike any other school in the nation, RAHS was built and is primarily funded by Alaska Airlines, Boeing, and the Museum of Flight. Having such close ties to top performing companies in their respected industries creates truly unique opportunities. Representatives from Purdue and Embry Riddle aeronautical universities gave presentations in one of my classes. Embry Riddle offered RAHS students the unique opportunity of a completely funded tour of their school. Purdue even sent the head of their school of aeronautics and astronautics. As far as internships go, I recall multiple students landing internships with renown Blue Origin and NASA. While I could continue forever, the highlights of my review are RAHS is arguably one of the top fifty high schools in the country given its extremely unique opportunities, unbeatable staff, and strongly bonded student body.
    Read 140 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 410 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Skyline High School

    • Issaquah School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 427
    #5 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Junior: Skyline high school is a good school. It is a wonderful place to get a standard or IB education. The teachers are wonderful and the faculty is helpful. Students in leadership positions in this school put their all into encouraging school spirit. There is an incredible focus on sports. Student athletes are heralded much more than necessary. Overall, Skyline High School is a place to learn for ordinary students, and a pedestal for football players. Thank you.
    Read 427 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 2,203 Students
    • 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. Roosevelt High School

    • Seattle Public Schools, WA
    • 9-12
    • 276
    #6 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Needs more diversity but has great school spirit and academics! During my time here, I have met some of the most inspirational adults and fellow students I could have imagined. Roosevelt really does its best to make students feel welcome and encourage students to continue on the path of education.
    Read 276 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 1,743 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Hela High School

    • Evergreen Public Schools, WA
    • 9-12
    • 32
    #7 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Alum: Without a doubt, I do not regret attending this school (even if it was a VERY long 4-year experience) as I got to meet a lot of new and friendly people. Because the school holds under 700 students within its campus grounds you get to learn a lot about all walks of life and diverse cultures in a productive manner. Everyone knows almost everyone there and it's a guarantee that you will not go one day without someone making you smile.

    For the most part, the teachers and staff members do truly care for their students as many of them themselves have an impressive track record of education and many past and current students praising them for their passion to strive for learning every single day. Through my 4 years of being a student at HeLa from the first day of freshman year to my last as a graduating senior, I had a good handful of teachers who have helped shape me into the person I am (as cliche as it sounds it's true).

    Overall great school and environment.
    Read 32 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 592 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Colfax High School

    • Colfax School District, WA
    • 7-12
    • 39
    #8 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Colfax high school is filled with students who love what they do and do everything. Most of the students are athletes, scholars, club members, volunteers, musicians, and more. I grew up in the school district and can say I am very grateful for all the teachers that really care about you and want you to succeed. I've received an excellent education including over 20 credits of college courses from them now as a senior in the high school. I also love my peers. I have so many friends, I don't think I can count them all. Colfax High School is a great place to learn and grow!
    Read 39 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 296 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Eastlake High School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 418
    #9 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Alum: I absolutely loved attending at EHS. EHS has an atmosphere unlike any other school you will find. The teachers and students value and practice a tight family environment where everyone can feel safe to fail as well as to be successful! The school has a wonderful leadership program that works tirelessly to bring the students together through epic spirit weeks, assemblies, and an incoming student program. The academics are competitive and offer a plethora of different, interesting, and challenging classes. There are multiple opportunities to take AP classes for college credit as well as multiple fun electives. The sports program also has incredible coaches and high values. I ran XC and Track and felt immediately that I had found a family away from home. The athletes worked incredibly hard and I always knew that the coaches cared about my progress as well as my physical and mental wellbeing. Overall, Eastlake was a blast to attend.
    Read 418 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 1,783 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Woodinville High School

    • Northshore School District, WA
    • 10-12
    • 299
    #10 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Woodinville High School is part of a very nice suburban community. Most teachers are outstanding! A lot of focus on Academics and Athletics. Not a lot of diversity (mostly white population) There is some drug use in students but it is high school. Very spirited and the motto of "one falcon, one family" which is pretty accurate. You build a lot of good relationships with your peers as well as your teachers. Administration is decent, a lot of problems with office staff. Strict parking rules.
    Read 299 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 1,468 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Liberty Bell Junior/Senior High School

    • Methow Valley School District, WA
    • 7-12
    • 22
    #11 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Small classes, good teachers lots of interaction with the community and I feel ready to go to college!
    Read 22 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 261 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Issaquah High School

    • Issaquah School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 293
    #12 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: One thing that everyone will tell you about IHS is the amazing spirit we have. Our stands are always packed full of spirited students in yellow and purple at every home game. We have pep rally's on home football games with our awesome band and dancing contests for prizes! We have a lot of diverse clubs you could join, and if you do not find one that interests you it's easy to form your own! Our academics are top-notch as the teachers always make time to meet one-on-one if you need to. There are so many resources at IHS, including the Counseling Center and College and Career Office. Issaquah High School is such an amazing high school to go to, and helps you prepare for your next step after graduation.
    Read 293 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 2,329 Students
    • 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Ingraham High School

    • Seattle Public Schools, WA
    • 9-12
    • 180
    #13 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: I really enjoyed the size of the school and the sense of community that comes with having a smaller high school in a big city. The social scene wasn't cliquey and everyone got along very well. The sports teams weren't very strong but school spirit and pride was high which made attending school sporting events really fun! The classes offered were super interesting as Ingraham has the IB program, offering higher level classes that were stimulating and prepared students well for college.
    Read 180 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 1,344 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  20. Ballard High School

    • Seattle Public Schools, WA
    • 9-12
    • 234
    #14 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Sophomore: Overall, my experience at Ballard has been great. The performing arts program is quite nice, and is inclusive of all members. The school spirit is amazing! Each assembly and event has you exhilarated and proud to be a Ballard student. While I do love Ballard, it absolutely has room for improvement. The administration really tend to hesitate when dealing with problematic teachers and students, and it would be much more efficient if the staff put more energy towards being prompt when it comes to dealing with issues throughout the school. Other than the lack of action that sometimes occurs with complaints, Ballard is a wonderful institution who is constantly working on improving themselves through monthly developmental meetings of department heads and I hope to see improvement that students want to see rather than exclusively district mandated improvements.
    Read 234 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 1,852 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  21. Interlake Senior High School

    • Bellevue School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 330
    #15 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Freshman: I just completed my freshman year at Interlake and I absolutely loved it. Although Interlake is known as the "IB school" and is considered academically focused, we still have super fun clubs and athletics. The teachers there are amazing. They seem to really care about you and your challenges in high school and are SUPER friendly. AP exams are pretty big in our school. To prepare for these exams, some teachers host review sessions on weekend at school in order to prepare you more for the exams. Yeah, so teachers are great! The administration can be kind of rude once in a while, but most of the time they help you with whatever. All in all, Interlake is a fantastic school with a great, supportive community.
    Read 330 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 1,653 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Sky Valley Education Center

    • Monroe School District, WA
    • K-12
    • 77
    #16 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Sky Valley Education Center is the best school out there! I seriously could not have gone to a better school! I spent 1st-12th grade attending this school and have loved every minute of it! The teachers are THE BEST! They love theur students and do everything in their power to make sure ALL of their students succeed. On top of fantastic teachers, the students are all good kids too. The highschoolers know to respect the younger children and parents which i think is awesome! All 4 of my younger siblings also attend this school and love it! Highly recommended!
    Read 77 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 883 Students
    • 37:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Bickleton School

    • Bickleton School District, WA
    • K-12
    • 7
    #17 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Niche User: This school is great because everybody gets along with everybody and nobody every has to worry about their personal belongings being stolen. Also, the alumni and staff here, are great! They always get along with their students and will do everything they can to make sure their students understand what is being taught.
    Read 7 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 95 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Redmond High School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 380
    #18 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Alum: This is a great school with excellent teachers and awesome school spirit! There are lots of clubs and sports that you can join. The teachers do a fantastic job of preparing students to attend college, for the most part (there's always some teacher that isn't that great at any school).
    Read 380 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 1,915 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Garfield High School

    • Seattle Public Schools, WA
    • 9-12
    • 448
    #19 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Junior: Garfield High School is a great school-- the top-notch academics AND athletics make Garfield a highly desired secondary school to enroll in. The music program (orchestra and jazz bands) are very well known for their prestige and excellence, and a wide array of clubs/activities exist at this school. Garfield is located in Seattle's Central District, which makes it a great central location for students from all over the city. The school offers several college planning and resource programs that are available to students who need it the most, which is a major plus. Other resources include the Teen Health Center, which also serves the community. Furthermore, Garfield has very good access to local restaurants and stores, including Ezells, Med Mix, Seattle Fish Guys, and much more. The school is right next to Medgar Evers Pool as well.
    Read 448 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 1,761 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Squalicum High School

    • Bellingham School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 295
    #20 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Squalicum High School has been an amazing and inspiring experience for me, that I might not have gotten otherwise if I had attended another school within the Bellingham District. The staff is always ready to lend a helping hand as well as the student body. We pride ourselves as scholarly, prospectively and athletically diverse; valuing student involvement, opinion and education. As a student, I believe that with these aforementioned qualities, I am valued; which in turn, created me to become a determined, motivated and open-minded person. Although, there may be a few downsides to the school, such as the lack of funding dispersed throughout,[including the district] we can always somehow find a way to get a project done if need be. Squalicum has provided me with a competitive, caring environment for me to learn and grow in; teaching me the value of community involvement, progress, success and struggle- that I will be able to apply to the world. And, hopefully change the world.
    Read 295 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 1,366 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Liberty Senior High School

    • Issaquah School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 270
    #21 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: I loved the atmosphere at Liberty. Not only are the teachers kind and welcoming, but so are all of the students! Mostly everyone is very inclusive and ready to offer help to any person in need. Additionally, I was very impressed with how intelligent every person is at Liberty; so much so, that the average SAT score is much higher than the national average! The staff obviously does a great job of educating their students.
    Read 270 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 1,296 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  30. Inglemoor High School

    • Northshore School District, WA
    • 10-12
    • 421
    #22 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Alum: Inglemoor High School is a college prep school as it has the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as well as the Advances Placement program. Throughout my high school career, I learned many life lessons and those of which would not have been possible without the amazing teachers I was provided with. Inglemoor High School also supported a program called running start where students would be able to enroll at nearby community colleges and take prerequisite courses aligning with the high school's courses. The opportunity of enrolling in community college courses during my senior year of high school helped me to become prepared and understand the rigor and expectations required in college.
    Read 421 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 1,400 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  32. Spokane Valley High School

    • West Valley School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 7
    #23 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: Spokane Valley High School is a small, project based learning school. This means that we get to have more field trips and hands on learning, but that also means we sacrifice some of the givens of larger high schools. We don't have enough students or teachers to make AP or Honors classes worthwhile, and the same goes for sports and clubs. We are living under the wing of West Valley High School, however, so if clubs and sports interest you you're always welcome to go there after school. With that being said, we are very involved in our community and participate in events like Valley Fest. We are almost constantly involved in some sort of community service, and what you learn in class is always applicable to everyday life. The small school setting (we have just over 100 kids) allows for strong bonds between students and plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers so you can ensure you are getting a quality education. I love it!
    Read 7 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 104 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  33. Anacortes High School

    • Anacortes School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 195
    #24 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Junior: Anacortes High School is a small school in a small town. The teachers and classes are all fun and there are quite a few advanced classes as well as a few classes geared to help slower students. The students are not very diverse- pretty much everyone is white, and there are a lot of rich kids. However, the school doesn't have that many cliques, in fact pretty much everyone is involved in multiple activities and friend groups. For the most part it is actually a very liberal mentality and everyone is pretty nice and accepting. Good special needs program and club scene.
    Read 195 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 762 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  34. Juanita High School

    • Lake Washington School District, WA
    • 9-12
    • 149
    #25 Best Public High School Teachers in Washington

    Senior: I am currently a senior at Juanita High School and I am a part of the school's Cambridge program. This program has prepared me academically through its rigorous courses and its teachers who are continually encouraging and assisting their students. However, socially it is a very exclusive school. Their is a clear distinction and sometimes a negative connotation behind the title "cambridge." Many students who attend Juanita regularly tend to exclude those who are enrolled within the Cambridge program. However, this program is truly by chance and is a lottery program which does not mean any one of its students are more qualifies than the others. I would like to see this change. I would like to see its negative connotation disappear.
    Read 149 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 1,502 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Northshore Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • Everett, WA
    • PK, K-8
    • 12

    Parent: I have been involved with Northshore as a parent for 4 years now. Our family has been blessed in so many ways by the teachers, administrators and families that are part of this wonderful organization. We expected that our children would receive a great education, dedicated teachers in a supportive environment: we didn't expect that Northshore would become like extended family. Northshore grows families in more ways than just educationally. We are a tribe and I couldn't imagine sending my kids anywhere else.
    Read 12 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 811 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    The Little School

    • Private School
    • Bellevue, WA
    • PK, K-5
    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 160 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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