For the 2025 school year, there are 147 public high schools serving 95,395 students in King County, WA. The top ranked public high schools in King County, WA are Nikola Tesla Stem High School, International Community School and International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in King County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public high schools.
King County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland High School Stem, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in King County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
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 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9229 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Mercer Island High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Newport Senior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4400 Interlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Interlake Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16245 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,604 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Ballard High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1418 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Redmond High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17272 Ne 104th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-1800
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Eastlake High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 228th Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1500
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-7000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Issaquah High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Skyline High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-7700
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 Ne 66 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,528 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Woodinville High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19819 136 Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-7400
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 408-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Inglemoor High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15500 Simonds Rd Ne
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-7200
Kenmore, WA 98028
(425) 408-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Lake Washington High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12033 Ne 80th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Gr: 6-10 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Vashon Island High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Sr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16655 Se 136th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-4800
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
West Seattle High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Cedarcrest High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29000 Ne 150th St
Duvall, WA 98019
(425) 844-4800
Duvall, WA 98019
(425) 844-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mount Si High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8651 Meadowbrook Way Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8100
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2525.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Shorewood High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17300 Fremont Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4372
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,555 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Tahoma Senior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,877 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
The Center School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-9850
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-9850
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3030.
Northshore Networks
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18101 Avondale Road Ne
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4175
Woodinville, WA 98077
(425) 408-4175
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3131.
Bothell High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9130 Ne 180 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-7000
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Garfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,641 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
Ingraham High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1819 N 135 St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-3880
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,413 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3434.
Snoqualmie Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9200 Railroad Ave Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3535.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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King County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19-21 Transition Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
16642 Cleveland St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 861-3452
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 861-3452
Gr: 12
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alternative Junior High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
18603 Bothell Wy Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 489-6244
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 489-6244
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Gr: 1-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Gr: 9-12
Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Gr: PK
Boyer Clinic Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Gr: PK
The Bridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Bsd Vocational Edcareer Education Options High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Career Development Learning Cente (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Career Education Options High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Gr: 11 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Career Link High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Cascade Parent Partnership Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Childhaven (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students
Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Gr: PK-5
Children's Institute For Learning Differences (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4030 86th Ave Se Suite F
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 1 student
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Destiny Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-8
29300 Ne 150th St
Duvall, WA 98019
(425) 844-4900
Duvall, WA 98019
(425) 844-4900
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
4255 153rd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Education Service Centers (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Gr: 6-12
Eeu Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4160 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Gr: PK-4 | 4 students
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
Evening School (Marshall) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Gr: 9-12
Excel Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-7
Excel Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Gr: 7-10 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Experimental Education Unit Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in King County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in King County, WA include Nikola Tesla Stem High School, International Community School and International School. King County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public high schools are located in King County?
147 public high schools are located in King County.
What is the racial composition of students in King County?
King County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in King County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in King County include: Shorewood High School vs. Shorecrest High School, Decatur High School vs. Federal Way High School, Chief Sealth International High School vs. West Seattle High School
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