For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 608 students in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Central Houghton are International Community School, Emerson K-12 and Emerson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is International Community School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland, WA include International Community School, Emerson K-12 and Emerson High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland?
the neighborhood of Central Houghton, Kirkland public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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