- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Issaquah, WA
Issaquah High School
Federal NCES profile for Issaquah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530375000574
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Issaquah High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Issaquah · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Issaquah High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Issaquah High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Issaquah, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Issaquah High School held near 2,452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.4 → 108.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 530375000574 · Issaquah, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,419 enr · 22.8:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline High School (2,244 students)
Issaquah High School held near 2,452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.4 → 108.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Issaquah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- Issaquah Middl 808
Issaquah Middle School
808 students
What this shows Issaquah High School reports 2,419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Issaquah High School compares
Issaquah High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,419 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,419
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Asian 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Issaquah High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Issaquah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Issaquah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Issaquah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Issaquah
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Issaquah High School
How many students attend Issaquah High School?
Issaquah High School has 2,419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Issaquah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,412 (2022-23) → 2,452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Issaquah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Issaquah High School is 22.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Issaquah High School?
10.7% of students at Issaquah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Issaquah High School?
The largest demographic group at Issaquah High School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Issaquah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Issaquah High School?
Issaquah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Issaquah High School rank among public schools in Issaquah?
By Resource Investment Index, Issaquah High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Issaquah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Issaquah on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Issaquah High School, Issaquah School District also operates Skyline High School (2,244 students), Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students), and Pine Lake Middle School (877 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.