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Lake Washington School District is a high-performing public school district serving Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish, Washington. It is the second largest district in the state of Washington, with over 30,605 students in 55 schools. The district's vision is Every Student Future Ready: Prepared for College, Prepared for the Global Workplace, Prepared for Personal Success. Student enrollment: 30,605 as of October 2023 Student Achievement Data: Post-High School: 84% of our students enroll in college or other post-secondary education within 2 years of graduation (Class of 2015 data). High School: 94% of our students graduate on time, meeting or exceeding the state standards (data from 2021-22 school year). Middle School: 77.8% of 8th-grade students meet or exceed state standards in English Language Arts; 68.% meet or exceed state standards in math (data from 2023). Elementary School: 84.4% of 5th-grade students meet or exceed state standards in English Language Arts; 75.7% meet or exceed state standards in math (data from 2018). 81.1% of 3rd-grade students meet or exceed state standards in English Language Arts; 79.8% meet or exceed state standards in math (data from 2018). Diversity as of 2022-23: American Indian/Alaskan Native – 0.2% Asian – 38.1% Black/African American – 2.3% Hispanic/Latino of any race(s) – 10.9% Two or More Races – 8.3% White – 40% Female – 47.7% Male – 51.8% Gender X – 0.5%

Mercer Island, an island community located at the southern end of Lake Washington and is connected by Interstate 90 to Seattle on the west and Bellevue on the east. Mercer Island is six square miles and is primarily a residential community of approximately 25,000 people, many of whom are employed in professional and managerial positions in the surrounding areas. The District is one of 35 schools in the King and Pierce counties affiliated with the Puget Sound Educational School District, a regional support educational agency. The Mercer Island School District, with a K-12 student population of approximately 4,000, enjoys a widespread reputation for quality and excellence, combining academics, cultural expression, and athletic achievement. This tradition of excellence is a major reason many families make Mercer Island their home. Achievement test scores at the elementary, middle, and high school levels are consistently the highest in the state. The district maintains a graduation rate of over 95 percent. With its proximity to Seattle and Bellevue, the Island has easy access to several public and private colleges and universities including the University of Washington, Seattle University, Bellevue College, and Lake Washington Technical College. The district employs a teaching and support staff of 500 and has an annual operating budget of approximately $72.7 million. The Mercer Island Schools Foundation in partnership with the schools’ PTAs contributes over $2 million dollars to maintain teaching positions and instructional support. Quality educators and support personnel are complemented by quality school facilities. The district has one 9-12 high school and an alternative high school program, one 6-8 middle school, and four K-5 elementary schools. The district benefits from the substantial contributions of parents and community. The Mercer Island Schools Foundation, established in 1981, has raised over $27 million for district programs.

The Bush School is K-12 coeducational day school founded in 1924 in Seattle, WA. MISSION To spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS - Critical, independent, and creative thinking - Ethical judgment and action - Intercultural fluency - Local and global citizenship