Redmond High School is a four-year public high school located in Redmond, Washington, United States. It is one of four high schools in the Lake Washington School District. Opened in 1964, Redmond High School is the second oldest high school in the Lake Washington School District.
Serving 2,275 students in grades 9-12, Redmond High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Redmond 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
Redmond High School's student population of 2,275 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Redmond High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redmond High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#83 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
38%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redmond High School's ranking?
Redmond High School is ranked #83 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Redmond High School often compared to?
Redmond High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastlake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Redmond High School?
The graduation rate of Redmond High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Redmond High School?
2,275 students attend Redmond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Redmond High School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redmond High School?
Redmond High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Redmond High School offer ?
Redmond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Redmond High School part of?
Redmond High School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Redmond High School located?
Redmond High School is located in the Education Hill neighborhood of Redmond, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Education Hill.
School Reviews
5 11/22/2010
Fantastic honors program. Great math, science, language arts, and history teachers and courses. Invested teachers that care about their students. Not much to say about the music or art programs.
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