For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,684 students in Issaquah, WA. The top-ranked public high schools in Issaquah, WA are Issaquah High School, Gibson Ek High School and Issaquah Special Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Issaquah, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Issaquah have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public high schools.
Issaquah, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Issaquah High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Issaquah, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Issaquah High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Gibson Ek High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
379 1st Pl Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6350
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Issaquah Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 220th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Issaquah, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Issaquah, WA include Issaquah High School, Gibson Ek High School and Issaquah Special Services. Issaquah has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public high schools are located in Issaquah?
3 public high schools are located in Issaquah.
What is the racial composition of students in Issaquah?
Issaquah public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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