For the 2025 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, Emerson K-12 and Lake Washington High 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 68% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), 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 Lake Washington 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 Public High Schools in Kirkland, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Washington High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12033 Ne 80th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,037 students
Rank: #44.
Juanita High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,752 students
Rank: #55.
Emerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Futures School
Alternative School
10601 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1635
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Grades: 11-12
| 222 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| 372 students
Kirkland, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
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?
The top ranked public high schools in Kirkland, WA include International Community School, Emerson K-12 and Lake Washington High School. 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: Emerson High School vs. Emerson K-12, Juanita High School vs. Lake Washington High School, Futures School vs. Juanita High School
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