Top 10 Best Kirkland Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,813 students in Kirkland, WA. The top ranked public high schools in Kirkland, WA are International Community School, Northstar Middle School and Environmental & Adventure School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public high schools.
Kirkland, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Washington High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Kirkland, WA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Grades: 6-9
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Grades: 6-9
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Kirkland Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
430 18th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Grades: 6-9
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Washington High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12033 Ne 80th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,930 students
Rank: #66.
Finn Hill Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8040 Ne 132nd St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Grades: 6-9
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Juanita High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,615 students
Rank: #88.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #99.
Kamiakin Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14111 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Grades: 6-9
| 620 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Futures School
Alternative School
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1635
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Grades: 11-12
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors At Lwit
Alternative School
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8274
Grades: 11-12
| 431 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kirkland, Washington

Kirkland, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kirkland, WA?
How many public high schools are located in Kirkland, WA?
13 public high schools are located in Kirkland, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland, WA?
Kirkland, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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