Please take a look inside the Issaquah School District!

In this annual community report, you will find easily accessible information about student achievement, programs and services, and revenues and expenditures—as well as links to dig deeper.

We are the 16th largest district in the state of Washington with about 16,100 students. Our 14 elementary schools, four middle schools, ninth-grade campus, three comprehensive high schools, and alternative high school are spread among 110 square miles in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.

Throughout the District, our classrooms and operations are united by the School Board’s mission: “All students will be prepared for and eager to accept the academic, occupational, personal, and practical challenges of life in a dynamic global environment.”

In other words, we want Issaquah graduates not only prepared to compete in a vibrant global economy—we want them to lead the innovation! For students, this requires a strong foundation in core academic subjects, opportunities to discover personal passions and interests, competency in emerging technology, and a fine-tuned ethical compass to act as responsible, healthy national and international citizens. Our School Board has defined these essential learning goals in five “Ends for Students.”

This clear focus combines with the dedication of our students, staff, parents, and community members—who value education as a top priority and see a direct link between the classroom and the quality of our future—to form a unique and remarkable learning community in Issaquah. Please visit or volunteer in a local school if you would like to be a part of this experience. While the information in this community report is critical as we work to be highly accountable for student achievement and our finances, the true heart and joy of Issaquah education is best understood from inside our classrooms.