Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, Gibson Ek High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Gibson Ek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Gibson Ek High School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
Gibson Ek High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gibson Ek High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Gibson Ek High School is ranked #229 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gibson Ek High School?
The graduation rate of Gibson Ek High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gibson Ek High School?
178 students attend Gibson Ek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gibson Ek High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gibson Ek High School?
Gibson Ek High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gibson Ek High School offer ?
Gibson Ek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gibson Ek High School part of?
Gibson Ek High School is part of Issaquah School District.
In what neighborhood is Gibson Ek High School located?
Gibson Ek High School is located in the Olde Town neighborhood of Issaquah, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Olde Town.
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