Kent School District Competitors

Public school district serving preschool through 12th grade in Auburn, Washington. Our Vision: Each student will have an educational experience in which they are seen and valued for who they are now, while developing their full academic and social potential to prepare them for the future they choose. Our Mission: In a culture of equity and excellence we engage, educate, and empower each student for success beyond graduation. We are awesome! Come work with us!

Seattle Public Schools is the largest K-12 school system in Washington state, serving more than 54,000 students in 103 schools with a growing enrollment. We have a staff of about 8,000 which includes about 3,600 teachers. We are focused on improving academic achievement for all students and committed to ensuring that all students graduate from high school prepared for college, careers, and life. We strive to provide excellent teachers in every classroom, set high expectations for every student, meet the needs of our diverse learners, and prepare our students to excel.

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%