Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nikola Tesla Stem High School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nikola Tesla Stem High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 2052 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
69%
9%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
24%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikola Tesla Stem High School's ranking?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School is ranked #4 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Nikola Tesla Stem High School often compared to?
Nikola Tesla Stem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like International Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
The graduation rate of Nikola Tesla Stem High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
610 students attend Nikola Tesla Stem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Nikola Tesla Stem High School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nikola Tesla Stem High School offer ?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nikola Tesla Stem High School part of?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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