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Issaquah School District

Washington · Public School District
30
Schools
19,524
Students
$22,423
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
13.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
91.7%
Graduation Rate
+5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Issaquah School District is a public school district in Washington serving 19,524 students across 30 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,423 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (30)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beaver Lake Middle School06–08807
Cougar Mountain Middle School06–08628
Issaquah Middle School06–08775
Maywood Middle School06–08823
Pacific Cascade Middle School06–08683
Pine Lake Middle School06–08900
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Echo Glen School05–1279
Gibson Ek High School09–12178
Issaquah High School09–122,412
Liberty Sr High School09–121,476
Skyline High School09–122,170
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Holly Street Early Learning CenterPK–PK114
Issaquah Preschool AcademyPK–PK32
Issaquah Special ServicesPK–12103
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,423+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
37%
State
55.4%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal
7.3%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
30
Schools
19,524
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.7%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.7% graduation rate — 5.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,423 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 30 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Issaquah School District?
Issaquah School District has 30 public schools, serving a total of 19,524 students.
What is the graduation rate for Issaquah School District?
The graduation rate is 91.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Issaquah School District spend per student?
Issaquah School District spends $22,423 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Issaquah School District?
13% of students in Issaquah School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Issaquah School District?
No, Issaquah School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Issaquah School District serve?
Issaquah School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Issaquah School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Issaquah School District is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.