Emerson High School
Kirkland, WA · Lake Washington School District · Grades 9-12
326th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
Emerson High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson High School 326th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Emerson High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Emerson High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 64 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.6% | 56.2% | ▼ 18.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.3% | 18.8% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.8% | 12.5% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.7% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Emerson High School
Typical home value $1.64M in zip 98033 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Emerson High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10International Community SchoolLake Washington School District · 0.6 mi away2nd of 437
ELA 92% · Math 84% - 10Lake Washington High SchoolLake Washington School District · 1.4 mi away30th of 437
ELA 74% · Math 61% - –Bellevue Open Doors ReengagementBellevue School District · 3.2 mi away
- 10Bellevue High SchoolBellevue School District · 3.5 mi away14th of 437
ELA 85% · Math 66% - –Open Doors at LWITLake Washington Institute of Technology · 3.7 mi away
- –Lake Washington Technical AcademyLake Washington Institute of Technology · 3.7 mi away
- 10International SchoolBellevue School District · 3.7 mi away3rd of 437
ELA 90% · Math 84% - 10Interlake Senior High SchoolBellevue School District · 3.8 mi away19th of 437
ELA 79% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson High School in?
Emerson High School is part of the Lake Washington School District district in Kirkland, Washington.
Is Emerson High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson High School 326th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson High School?
White 56%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 5% (64 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98033 is $1.64M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.