Issaquah High School

Its a really good school. I would think it was really hard, but i also have learning disabilities. the teachers help me out a lot, and the people are really nice. Issaquah is also very spirited!
--Submitted by a student

Everyone tends to focus on the great sports programs, the school teeming with spirit and the facilities. While these may make the school look nice or fun at first lets not forget something. I came from a rigorous private school and was not able to pay for it anymore, so i got moved to issaquah. Let's just say, people who have been saying the academic classes are rigorous or the AP programs are sufficient are wrong. I've been in public school all my life up until these two last years at private school, and even being at Eckstein middle school i had more work! It's sad to see schools like issaquah take sports precedent over academics, i see a giant lack in academic support. The school is big, and even in advanced courses i find myself not being challenged or able to approach my teachers. The kids and my friends at the school always tell me how I've come from a private school and I'm sheltered and stuff like that, when they have one of the highest population of white people at their school and the smallest population of other ethical backgrounds at their school than others. Im hispanic, offended and have a bit of scorn for this school. Go if your a star athlete, nothing more...
--Submitted by a student

Excellent academics. kids always have homework. Teachers respond to e-mail and phone messages. great sports programs with top quality coaches. Teachers and staff are very good. Brand new rebuilt school buildings. Kids with Issaquah High Diplomas have no problem getting into Colleges.
--Submitted by a parent

interesting school. many different groups of people, but because there is practically no diversity students form opinions of people. this causes a lot of racism/discrimination. Even some of the teachers are racist, I had to transfer out of a class because of a teacher like this. also the math department is terrible. great sports, and ASB program though I would not recommend this school.
--Submitted by a student

I graduated from Issaquah High in 2005. The English and Social Studies AP curriculum prepared me well to succeed in college. The AP instructors were very committed and attentive. The courses were rigorous. My only complaint is the lack of weighted grades; a student with an A- average in all AP courses is ranked lower than a student with an A average in non-AP courses.
--Submitted by a student

Issaquah High School has great Spirit and pride, our Sports are good, our classes are excellent and it is a super good environment to study in.
--Submitted by a student

Incredible teachers in advanced courses, great student body and school culture, and excellent opportunities to get involved. The facilities are being remodeled.
--Submitted by a parent

poor facilities, fair academics, under-funded fine arts.
--Submitted by a parent

The extracurricular activity program provide all students chances to join. Several levels in each sport team to accommodate all the students who are interested but not very skillful in the sports. It is good. The academic programs are good.
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful education and location.
--Submitted by a student