School Profile
Principal:
Erin Connolly
Assistant Principals:
Will Buker
Andrew Guss
Leah Hernandez
Kelly Kraft
Counseling Secretary:
Maureen Lipsen
ISSAQUAH HIGH SCHOOL
700 2nd Avenue SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
CEEB School Code: 480-500
Issaquah High School Website
Issaquah School District Website
2023-2024 School Profile
Counselors:
Hilde Tzemos (A–Che)
Emily Combellick (Chf–F)
Rachel Auffant (G–Jo)
Maegan Pedersen (Jp–Mark)
Charene Gray (Marl–Pi)
Stacy Clawson (Pj–Stal)
Julianna Jenkins (Stam–Z)
Phone: 425-837-6140
Fax: 425-837-6166
IHS Staff
In 2023-24, IHS staff includes 129 certificated and 79 classified staff. Of the certificated staff, over half have Master’s Degrees. Classified staff members, including office professionals, para-professionals, custodians, food service workers, career specialists and nurses, work collaboratively with teachers and admin to provide student support services.
Mission
Issaquah High School prepares students to fly when they leave the nest by inspiring students to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners who positively impact the world and community in which they live.
School and Community
As one of three comprehensive high schools in the Issaquah School District, Issaquah High School (IHS) takes great pride in continuing a 100+ year tradition of excellence in academic and co-curricular programs. IHS serves over 2460 students in 9th through 12th grade.
- The school community is characterized by enthusiasm, spirit, passion, and humanity. Students, parents, and staff share an active partnership in the educational mission. The school is a green campus, has over 60 clubs and student groups, a strong music and theater program, excellent vocational and technical education opportunities and a long history of athletic excellence in the 4A KingCo League. We provide resources to help all students achieve their potential by providing opportunities of exploration in academic achievement, volunteerism and leadership.
- IHS offers a variety of student programs for academic challenges and opportunities to earn credit including:
- Advanced Placement (AP) program
- Tech Prep – articulated programs between Issaquah School District courses and Associate Degree Programs.
- College in the High School – articulated programs between Issaquah School District courses and Bachelor’s Degree Programs.
- Running Start – dual enrollment college program which awards both high school and college credits.
- Washington Network for Innovative Careers (WaNIC) – seven school districts with branch campuses that host programs for students. Some programs offer dual credit (both high school and college credit).
Student Achievement 2023-2024
- 46 National Merit Commended Scholars
- 11 National Merit Finalists
- 14 National Merit Semifinalists
- AP testing stats:
- 953 students tested
- 2132 exams taken
- 31 subject areas represented
- 93% of exams scored 3 or higher
- 76% of exams scored 4 or higher
- 42% of exams scored 5
- 125 AP Scholars
- 77 AP Scholars with Honor
- 259 AP Scholars with Distinction
- IHS Boys Cross Country Team crowned KingCo Champions in Oct 2023 and Boys Track and Field took home the KingCo Championship for the first time in 23 years in May 2024.
- Home to Evergreen Philharmonic, the only multi-school full symphony orchestra in the country.
- IHS Sports Medicine—We have now won the State and National Title 11 times. For Nationals last year we had 15 students named as High School All Americans and had the individual National Champion as well.
- The DECA Club took 61 students to the International Career Development Conference (including 11 who made it to the top 10 in the world). At ICDC we had 14 Finalists and 4 recognized as 2nd place in the world.
- Issaquah High School Robotics team competed in three season events, won the Pacific Northwest (covering WA, OR, AK) district championships, and competed in the FRC World Championship and took home the Quality Award in Houston.
Class of 2024 Graduation Requirements
Issaquah High School operates on a Carnegie Credit/Unit system with two semesters, each lasting 18 weeks, and earning one credit unit for each full-year subject passed or one-half credit unit for each semester-length course passed. Classes meet 300 minutes per week for a 18 week semester. Students must earn 24 credits for graduation. Please visit the counseling website and online course guide for detailed information about each graduating class’ individual requirements.
| Language Arts | 4.0 credits |
| World History | 1.5 credits |
| Civics | 0.5 credit |
| U.S. History | 1.0 credit |
| Mathematics | 3.0 credits |
| Science | 3.0 credits |
| Health | 0.5 credit |
| Physical Education | 1.5 credits |
| Fine/Applied Arts | 1.0 credit |
| Career and Technical Ed | 1.0 credit |
| World Language | 2.0 credits |
| Electives | 5.0 credits |
| 24.0 credits |
Graduates
Issaquah High Class of 2024 indicated the following post high school plans.
| Four year college | 77% |
| Two year college | 13% |
| Apprenticeship/Military/Other | 10% |
Mean SAT and Average ACT scores - 2024
| IHS | National | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ERW | 645 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 652 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 29.8 | 24.5 |
Grade Point Average is computed using semester grades for all classes starting in 9th grade. NC (Noncredit), S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), and P (Pass) marks are excluded from calculation of GPA.
| Marking System |
Point Value |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Class of 2024 |
||
|---|---|---|
| GPA | Total | % of class |
| 3.5–4.0 | 284 | 47 |
| 3.0–3.49 | 148 | 24 |
| 2.5–2.99 | 70 | 12 |
| 2.0–2.49 | 42 | 7 |
| 1.99 & below | 63 | 10 |
| Total | 607 | 100% |
Advanced Placement Courses
AP 3D Art and Design
AP Biology
AP Calculus (AB)
AP Calculus (BC)
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Drawing & AP 2D Art and Design
AP Economics (Micro & Macro)
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP French 4
AP Human Geography
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art: 3D
AP Studio Art: 2D Design & Drawing
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP U.S. History
Accelerated, Advanced and Honors Courses
Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry
Advanced Art
Advanced Computer Science Topics
Advanced Sales and Marketing
Advanced Spanish Conversation & Culture
Advanced Sports Medicine
Advanced Technical Theatre
Biomedical Science & Physiology
Chamber Orchestra
Concert Chorale
Evergreen Philharmonic
French 3 CHS (UW Option)
Honors Literary Analysis & Composition 1
Honors Literary Analysis & Composition 2
Honors Spanish 2
Honors Spanish 3 (UW Option)
Honors World History 1 & 2
Japanese 3 & 4 CHS (Cascadia CC Option)
Leadership for ASB Officers
Percussion Ensemble
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Career & Technical – Focused Course Offerings
American Sign Language 1 - 3
Applied Algebra 2
Child Development
Cybersecurity
Food Science
Future Ready
Graphic Design 1, 2
Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Culinary Arts
Introduction to Engineering Design
Introduction to Sports Medicine
Journalism 1 - 3
Material Science
Personal Finance
Photography 1 - 3
Sales & Marketing 1 - 3
Science of Forensics
Technical Theatre Performance & Production
TV / Video Production 1 - 3
Video Game Design with Unity and C#
Website Design
Woods Technology 1 - 2
Yearbook 1 - 3
Academic Honors
Issaquah High School realizes that equity among all students is a necessary practice that needs to be emphasized more. We no longer rank students within the Issaquah School District in hopes we can demonstrate to students and families that we support the holistic view of students and encourage them to fulfill a variety of personal and academic areas for growth.