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Emerson High School vs. Emerson K-12

Should you attend Emerson High School or Emerson K-12? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Emerson High School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Emerson K-12
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Emerson K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Emerson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Emerson K-12 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 41%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
64 students
66 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson K-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson K-12.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
4 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson K-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emerson K-12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1509 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#233 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson K-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
50-59%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson K-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson K-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
≥50%
(Top 1% in WA)(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Emerson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Emerson K-12 with the average graduation rate observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Emerson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Emerson K-12 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
6
Grade 1 Students
-
2
Grade 2 Students
-
3
Grade 3 Students
-
5
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
6
Grade 6 Students
-
6
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Grade 9 Students
6
2
Grade 10 Students
12
5
Grade 11 Students
23
3
Grade 12 Students
23
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emerson K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emerson K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emerson K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Emerson K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emerson K-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emerson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emerson K-12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emerson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emerson K-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emerson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emerson K-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
 
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