Gibson Ek High School

Gibson Ek High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
379 1st Ave SE,  Issaquah, WA
Olde Town Neighborhood
Issaquah School District
4.2
5.0
176 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
28
Reading
30
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
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Test Scores

Math
50%
State Average
41.7%
Science
88.6%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
166:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
67.4%
Hispanic
10.1%
Two or more races
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9%
Black
3.9%

School Rankings

#6 Best Magnet HS in Washington
#15 Best HS for the Arts in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 37 Students
Western Washington University 32 Students
Washington State University 26 Students
Central Washington University 19 Students
New York University 12 Students
University of Oregon 12 Students
Gonzaga University 10 Students
Whitman College 10 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 9 Students
Portland State University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Marketing 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Small Business Management 7 Students
Arts 6 Students
Communications 5 Students
Film and Video Studies 5 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 5 Students
Performing Arts 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 8 Reviews
5.0 Junior
2/9/2025
Gibson Ek HS is terrific in terms of teacher involvement in our learning, the opportunities through the Issaquah Schools Foundation grant program, and the LTI (Learning Through Internship) program we have. A small hiccup, and arguably the worst part of the system though, is our math program which is currently done through Aleks math, and would prefer it be done with an actual math teacher.
5.0 Junior
6/25/2019
Big Picture" based high school where students get an opportunity to experience and learn real-world skills through internships and interest based projects.
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5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/27/2022
Best in class education, small classes, focused studies, internships. This Big Picture Learning Network School is a saving grace in an outdated district. Issaquah has a reputation of solid schools and strong neighborhoods but the comprehensive high schools have lost their way with a feckless school...
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5.0 parent
5/17/2021
This school is all about learning community, building strong independent learners and fostering creativity and learning excellence through projects and internships. It's amazing what the students at Gibson Ek are able to accomplish and learn because of the Big Picture and Unschooling models. Staff w...
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Gibson Ek High School

Gibson Ek High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Issaquah, WA and is served by the Issaquah School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 176 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 54.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84.5% are proficient in reading. Gibson Ek High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $900,725. Discover additional schools in the area, like Issaquah High School, Summit Classical Christian School, Dartmoor School, and more. Learn more about what Issaquah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gibson Ek High School.

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