Nikola Tesla STEM High School
Redmond, WA · Lake Washington School District · Grades 9-12
1st of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Nikola Tesla STEM High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nikola Tesla STEM High School 1st of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
Nikola Tesla STEM High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 153 students tested
Nikola Tesla STEM High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 601 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38.0% | 74.0% | ▲ 36.0 pts | |
| White | 52.8% | 16.8% | ▼ 36.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 4.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 3.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Nikola Tesla STEM High School
Typical home value $1.45M in zip 98053 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Nikola Tesla STEM High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Eastlake High SchoolLake Washington School District · 2.4 mi away8th of 437
ELA 85% · Math 72% - 10Skyline High SchoolIssaquah School District · 3.4 mi away9th of 437
ELA 85% · Math 72% - 10Interlake Senior High SchoolBellevue School District · 4.2 mi away19th of 437
ELA 79% · Math 65% - 10Redmond High SchoolLake Washington School District · 4.5 mi away16th of 437
ELA 79% · Math 68% - 3CLIPRiverview School District · 6 mi away332nd of 437
ELA 25% · Math 25% - 7Sammamish Senior HighBellevue School District · 6 mi away149th of 437
ELA 60% · Math 33% - 8Bellevue Big Picture SchoolBellevue School District · 6.2 mi away105th of 437
ELA 59% · Math 43% - 10Lake Washington High SchoolLake Washington School District · 6.9 mi away30th of 437
ELA 74% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nikola Tesla STEM High School in?
Nikola Tesla STEM High School is part of the Lake Washington School District district in Redmond, Washington.
Is Nikola Tesla STEM High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nikola Tesla STEM High School 1st of 437 Washington high schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nikola Tesla STEM High School?
Asian 74%, White 17%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 4% (601 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nikola Tesla STEM High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98053 is $1.45M 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.