Tesla STEM High School is a magnet high school in Redmond, Washington operated by the Lake Washington School District. It serves as a lottery-selected choice program and offers a STEM-based curriculum.
Serving 601 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nikola Tesla Stem High School's student population of 601 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
White, Blue, Green
School Rankings
Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nikola Tesla Stem High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 2113 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
74%
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
17%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikola Tesla Stem High School's ranking?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School is ranked #3 out of 2,113 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 40% WA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% 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?
601 students attend Nikola Tesla Stem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Nikola Tesla Stem High School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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