For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,919 students in Kirkland, WA. The top ranked public high schools in Kirkland, WA are International Community School, Lake Washington High School and Emerson K-12. 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 63% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public high schools.
Kirkland, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Juanita High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Kirkland, WA (2025-26)
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 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Juanita High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,752 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
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 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Gr: 11-12 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors At Lwit
Alternative School
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8274
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8274
Gr: 11-12 | 372 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Kirkland, Washington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kirkland, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kirkland, WA include International Community School, Lake Washington High School and Emerson K-12. Kirkland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public high schools are located in Kirkland?
8 public high schools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kirkland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kirkland include: Futures School vs. Juanita High School, Juanita High School vs. Lake Washington High School, Emerson High School vs. Emerson K-12
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