Living at Glencoe - Schools

Schools

Issaquah School District

"The Issaquah School District offers over 17,000 students a chance to build their futures in 24 schools. Because community and business have supported construction bonds, students today have modern and well-equipped schools and high quality teachers (more than half of Issaquah School District teachers have advanced degrees)." - Issaquah School District

Highlights

  • Five Skyline High School seniors were recognized as semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program.
  • Skyline High School has over two thirds of their juniors and seniors enrolled in one or more International Baccalaureate (IB) classes
  • A survey of the Skyline High School's 372 graduates from the class of 2009 indicated the following post high school plans:
  • Beaver Lake Middle School has been called a safe, friendly, and memorable environment by many students and parents.
  • Beaver Lake Middle School is one of the few public middle schools in Washington to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
  • Cascade Ridge Elementary boasts 60,207 square feet of interior space, 35 Classrooms, Computer Lab, Music Room, Commons, Gym and Library, Two covered play areas totaling 4,800 square feet and numerous PTSA Sponsored Programs
  • Cascade Ridge has one of the best special education programs in the district. Not only are its teachers and assistants highly qualified, they are kind and caring individuals who seek out the best of each student and strive to help each student achieve their greatest potential.
    --Submitted by a parent (GreatSchools.org)