Nikola Tesla Stem High School

4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
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%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥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:

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#4 out of 2052 schools
(Top 1%)
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(18-19)
≥95%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nikola Tesla Stem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≥95%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nikola Tesla Stem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
69%
9%
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Hispanic
3%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
24%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Nikola Tesla Stem High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
≥95%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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