Issaquah High School vs South Kitsap High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Issaquah High School
Issaquah · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,419 students
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,448 students
| Measure | Issaquah High School Issaquah, Washington | South Kitsap High School Port Orchard, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 333 | #206 of 333 |
| National rank | #1164 of 16,910 | #8639 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,419 | 2,448 |
| Enrollment | 2,419 | 2,448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 30% |
| city | Issaquah | Port Orchard |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Issaquah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 49.1).
- •Issaquah High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 30%).
- •Issaquah High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 67%).
- •Issaquah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 43.5%).
- •South Kitsap High School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.0).
- •South Kitsap High School is the larger school with 2,448 students compared with 2,419.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Issaquah High School better than South Kitsap High School?
On the Success Index (US), Issaquah High School ranks higher (80.7 vs 49.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Issaquah High School and South Kitsap High School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Port Orchard in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Issaquah High School: 2,419. South Kitsap High School: 2,448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Issaquah High School and South Kitsap High School rank in Washington?
Issaquah High School is 8th of 333 and South Kitsap High School is 206th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).