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Emerson High School

10903 NE 53rd ST, Kirkland, WA 98033 · (425) 936-2300 · King County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL67 STUDENTS
Enrollment
67
High
DISTRICT 1,250 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
22 students
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
5
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
19
Grade 12
29
Student demographics
White
55%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 27%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 9%
Two+
9%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 9%
Native American
1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Gender split
Male
43%
Female
49%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
31.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
67
+13 (+24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
was 5.5:1
% White
55%
was 70%
% Hispanic
21%
was 17%
% Asian
3%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Emerson High School

Emerson High School, an one-room-style 9-12 campus in Kirkland, Washington, operated by Lake Washington School District, caters to 67 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 88% leaner than typical.

Within Lake Washington School District, which oversees 55 schools and 30,986 students, Emerson High School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Emerson High School reports that the largest single group is White, at 55% of enrollment; the rest reads as 21% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 3% Black, 3% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with King County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Emerson High School has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 7.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Emerson High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 33% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, King County reports that median household income runs about $124,746, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across King County's 544 public schools (combined enrollment of about 278,492 students), Emerson High School is one campus in the mix.

Emerson K-12 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 24%: 54 students in 2018 compared to 67 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 70% to 55%. Class-load math has widened: from 5.5:1 in 2018 to 7.2:1 in 2025.

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King County at a glance

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Population
2,287,171
Census ACS
Median income
$124,746
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
544
278,492 students

Quick facts

School name
Emerson High School
District
Lake Washington School District
Address
10903 NE 53rd ST, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone
(425) 936-2300
County
King County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
67
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
22 (33%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530423001784
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Emerson High School
What is the total enrollment at Emerson High School?
Emerson High School enrolls approximately 67 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Emerson High School serve?
Emerson High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Emerson High School is approximately 7.2:1 (9 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Emerson High School?
Emerson High School reports a student body of 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Emerson High School?
Emerson High School is overseen by Lake Washington School District in King County.
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