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%
Northshore School District serves over 22,000 students and encompasses 60 square miles within the Seattle-Everett metropolitan area including the cities of Bothell, Woodinville, and Kenmore.
We are committed to the mission of Strengthening Our Community Through Excellence in Education. The 2017-22 Strategic Plan declares our commitment to a first-rate education system for all our students, without exception with five goals of student success:
- Success in the Early Years
- Responsible, Resilient, Empathetic Learners
- Growth for Every Student, Elimination of Outcome and Opportunity Gaps
- Innovative, Creative, Critical Thinkers
- Ready for Lifelong Success after Graduation
The district has been recognized both state-wide and nationally for this commitment to academic excellence. Northshore has received 3 US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards for academic achievement. In 2014 Northshore was awarded 8 Washington Achievement Awards and 2 School of Distinction Awards.
If you would like to learn more about Northshore School District, please visit our district website at www.nsd.org. We are currently seeking professionals who enjoy working in a collaborative environment, desire opportunities to expand their horizons, and thrive in a supportive partnership of students, staff, parents, and community.