District Achieves One of Washington’s Highest Graduation Rates

The Issaquah School District (ISD) achieved the highest graduation rates in Washington among surrounding school districts with multiple comprehensive high schools for the 2024-25 school year. The district’s four-year graduation rate reached 96.3%, ranking No. 1 in King County and tying for No. 1 statewide among large districts with more than 10,000 students. The district’s overall rate rose by nearly two percentage points from last year, and all ISD high schools improved, with nearly every campus exceeding a 95% four-year graduation rate. The district’s four-year plus continuing rate increased to 98.9%, reflecting continued success in supporting students who need additional time to earn their diploma. As part of the district’s ongoing commitment to closing opportunity gaps, graduation rates also improved for students of color, students with disabilities and students whose families classify as low-income. 

“These results reflect the daily commitment of our teachers, graduation specialists, counselors, principals and their leadership teams who work together to understand each student’s story and respond with care, precision and urgency,” Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick said. “Graduation rates increased at every high school, and outcomes also improved for student populations that have historically faced greater barriers to completion, including students of color, students with disabilities and students from low-income families. That is a powerful reflection of excellent teaching, thoughtful use of data and strong classroom interventions. I am deeply proud of our teams for helping even more students earn their diploma.” 

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