Nikola Tesla STEM High School

Summary:

Nikola Tesla STEM High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Redmond, Washington, part of the highly-ranked Lake Washington School District. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, with outstanding academic results and a unique student population.

Nikola Tesla STEM High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with over 95% of students proficient or better in core subjects like math, English, and science - significantly higher than state and district averages. The school has an extremely high 4-year graduation rate of around 98% and a very low dropout rate of just 1.3-1.5%. However, the school's demographics raise some equity concerns, as it has a very high percentage of Asian students (65-73%) and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (1.65-1.81%), much lower than surrounding schools.

While Nikola Tesla STEM High School outperforms nearby schools like Lake Washington High School, Interlake Senior High School, and Skyline High School, the Bellevue School District and Lake Washington School District as a whole demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality education system in the region. The school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,258 to $17,666, may contribute to its exceptional results, but also raises questions about the sustainability and equitable distribution of resources.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

4301 228th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98053-8333

(425) 936-2770

District: Lake Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,666

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 609

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

72.7%

White:

19.0%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nikola Tesla STEM High School ranks better than 99.8% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Lake Washington School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (72.7%), White (19%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla STEM High School is 20.5, which is the 4^th best among 6 high schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Nikola Tesla STEM High School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nikola Tesla STEM High School is $17,666. 5 high schools in the Lake Washington School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nikola Tesla STEM High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nikola Tesla STEM High School 1^st of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Nikola Tesla STEM High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Asian students:

Lake Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Washington School District 4^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nikola Tesla STEM High School

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Rank History for all students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2015	99.31	2^nd	341	99.4%
2017	90.71	4^th	301	98.7%
2018	96.26	6^th	315	98.1%
2019	98.49	3^rd	417	99.3%
2021	99.31	2^nd	455	99.6%
2022	99.08	3^rd	434	99.3%
2023	99.36	1^st	442	99.8%
2024	99.32	1^st	437	99.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	99.34	1^st	358	99.7%
2021	99.40	1^st	390	99.7%
2022	98.77	2^nd	368	99.5%
2023	99.10	1^st	357	99.7%
2024	99.23	2^nd	347	99.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	99.05	2^nd	355	99.4%
2021	99.25	1^st	395	99.7%
2022	98.86	2^nd	363	99.4%
2023	99.71	1^st	358	99.7%
2024	99.36	1^st	362	99.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.16	3^rd	87	96.6%
2019	96.19	1^st	121	99.2%
2021	96.35	1^st	136	99.3%
2022	97.09	2^nd	124	98.4%
2023	96.37	1^st	118	99.2%
2024	96.56	1^st	113	99.1%

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Rank History for White students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	92.78	6^th	222	97.3%
2021	98.76	2^nd	413	99.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Sunday, March 3, 2019

Good school and good teachers. Most of teachers kindness, helpful, patience, encouragement and more understand the need from students.
My daughter is 9th grade, she is very love this school. She has a lot homework from school everyday, but she said it is okay because she get fun and interesting from the homework and projects. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, June 1, 2018

pretty lit Close Quote

Enrollment information for Nikola Tesla STEM High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2013	166	1	108	13	0	0	8	0	296
2014	227	1	165	21	0	0	18	0	432
2015	287	1	215	28	0	0	26	0	557
2016	273	2	228	29	1	0	28	0	561
2017	253	3	254	27	1	0	40	0	578
2018	240	3	297	26	1	0	38	0	605
2019	222	3	319	25	0	1	31	0	601
2020	178	3	367	20	0	1	34	0	603
2021	158	1	399	21	0	0	27	0	606
2022	145	1	419	17	1	0	27	0	610
2023	116	1	443	17	1	0	30	1	609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nikola Tesla STEM High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	296	13.7	21.5	3.4
2014	432	n/a	n/a	3.2
2015	557	23.0	24.2	3.6
2016	561	25.0	22.4	2.5
2017	578	24.2	23.8	1.6
2018	605	25.4	23.8	2.3
2019	601	29.2	20.5	2.7
2020	603	29.2	20.5	2
2021	606	29.6	20.4	1.7
2022	610	28.9	21.1	1.8
2023	609	29.7	20.5	1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nikola Tesla STEM High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	296	13.7	21.5	3.4
2014	432	n/a	n/a	3.2
2015	557	23.0	24.2	3.6
2016	561	25.0	22.4	2.5
2017	578	24.2	23.8	1.6
2018	605	25.4	23.8	2.3
2019	601	29.2	20.5	2.7
2020	603	29.2	20.5	2
2021	606	29.6	20.4	1.7
2022	610	28.9	21.1	1.8
2023	609	29.7	20.5	1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	95.9%	0.0%	1.5%	2.3%	99.5%	99.5%	97.8%	98.0%	99.3%	99.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nikola Tesla STEM High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$364 (2.9%)	$12,112 (97.1%)	$12,476
2020	$01 (0.0%)	$9,258 (100.0%)	$9,258
2021	$331 (2.2%)	$15,031 (97.8%)	$15,362
2022	$678 (3.8%)	$16,987 (96.2%)	$17,666

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nikola Tesla STEM High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 417 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 442 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nikola Tesla STEM High School)	99.4	99.3	0.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)	90.7	88.4	2.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
10th Grade Math (Nikola Tesla STEM High School)	98	94.1	3.9%
10th Grade Math (Lake Washington School District)	73.7	66.5	7.2%
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	33.3	9.1%
11th Grade Science (Nikola Tesla STEM High School)	94.9	96.1	1.3%
11th Grade Science (Lake Washington School District)	80.2	89.8	9.6%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nikola Tesla STEM High School)	99.4	99.3	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)	84.7	81.4	3.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Nikola Tesla STEM High School)	98	94.1	3.9%
All Grades Math (Lake Washington School District)	79.2	74	5.2%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Nikola Tesla STEM High School)	94.9	96.1	1.3%
All Grades Science (Lake Washington School District)	81.4	80.3	1.1%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	601	609	1.3%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	319	443	38.9%
Hispanic	25	17	32%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	222	116	47.7%
Two or More Races	31	30	3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.7%	1.8%	0.9%

Schools Near Nikola Tesla STEM High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)			SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Math (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nikola Tesla STEM High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4301 228th Ave NE	Redmond	98053	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	Yes	No	No	(425) 936-2770	609	30	20.5	1.8%	116 (19.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	443 (72.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	99.3	1^st of 437 public high schools	99.8%		99.4	1^st of 442 public high schools	99.8%			96.9	96.9				98.6	98.6				95.7	95.7	$17,666	$678	$16,987
Eastlake High School	Public	9-12	400 228th NE	Sammamish	98074	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-1500	2,349	110	21.2	6.3%	1,104 (47.0%)	41 (1.7%)	173 (7.4%)	854 (36.4%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	157 (6.7%)	97.3	7^th of 437 public high schools	98.4%		98.3	4^th of 442 public high schools	99.1%	3		88.5	88.5				89.0	89.0				71.4	71.4	$17,065	$506	$16,559
Skyline High School	Public	9-12	1122 228th Ave SE	Sammamish	98075	King County	Issaquah School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 837-7700	2,170	95	22.7	7.4%	834 (38.4%)	40 (1.8%)	181 (8.3%)	902 (41.6%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	203 (9.4%)	96.9	10^th of 437 public high schools	97.7%		95.5	12^th of 442 public high schools	97.3%	2		85.6	85.6				88.4	88.4				71.0	71.0	$16,867	$1,280	$15,587
Interlake Senior High School	Public	9-12	16245 NE 24th Street	Bellevue	98008	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 456-7200	1,543	85	18.2	25.9%	372 (24.1%)	58 (3.8%)	276 (17.9%)	714 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	111 (7.2%)	94.4	21^st of 437 public high schools	95.2%		94.1	19^th of 442 public high schools	95.7%	2		74.4	74.4				85.8	85.8				69.6	69.6	$18,960	$630	$18,329
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center	Public	9-12	16250 NE 74th Street	Redmond	98052	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 702-3283	235	4	58.7	1.7%	120 (51.1%)	4 (1.7%)	36 (15.3%)	72 (30.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)														$19,789	$608	$19,181
Redmond High School	Public	9-12	17272 NE 104th	Redmond	98052	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-1800	2,218	106	21.0	15.2%	876 (39.5%)	61 (2.8%)	306 (13.8%)	765 (34.5%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	172 (7.8%)	97.6	6^th of 437 public high schools	98.6%		97.5	7^th of 442 public high schools	98.4%	1		90.6	90.6				89.0	89.0				77.0	77.0	$17,596	$506	$17,090
Clip	Public	9-12	32302 NE 50th Street	Carnation	98014	King County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 844-4960	41	1	29.4	12.2%	30 (73.2%)	1 (2.4%)	6 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.3%)	51.5	207^th of 437 public high schools	52.6%					(n/a)		27.3	27.3				84.6	84.6						$10,369	$282	$10,087
Sammamish Senior High	Public	9-12	100 140th Avenue SE	Bellevue	98005	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 456-7600	1,275	67	19.1	38.7%	434 (34.0%)	76 (6.0%)	347 (27.2%)	273 (21.4%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	125 (9.8%)	59.5	155^th of 437 public high schools	64.5%		70.3	107^th of 442 public high schools	75.8%	48		45.1	45.1				70.1	70.1				39.1	39.1	$17,305	$635	$16,670
Bellevue Big Picture School	Public	6-12	14844 SE 22nd Street	Bellevue	98007	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 456-7800	385	27	14.1	19.5%	150 (39.0%)	20 (5.2%)	37 (9.6%)	126 (32.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (10.9%)	88.8	44^th of 437 public high schools	89.9%		66.8	125^th of 442 public high schools	71.7%	81	60.3	64.7	61.8	52.9	68.0	67.7	91.7	65.8	52.2	59.5	57.1	52.2	55.9	$21,200	$1,504	$19,696
International School	Public	6-12	445 128th Ave SE	Bellevue	98005	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 456-6500	593	31	19.2	8.4%	159 (26.8%)	7 (1.2%)	33 (5.6%)	328 (55.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.3%)	98.9	2^nd of 437 public high schools	99.5%		99.2	2^nd of 442 public high schools	99.5%		91.2	91.8	91.5	75.3	92.5	89.9	96.3	88.2	73.1	85.0	84.4	86.6	82.1	$16,581	$578	$16,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikola Tesla STEM High School

What is the racial makeup of Nikola Tesla STEM High School?

Students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School are 73% Asian, 19% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Nikola Tesla STEM High School in?

Lake Washington School District

Is Nikola Tesla STEM High School a good school?

Yes! Nikola Tesla STEM High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 437 Washington high schools.

How many students attend Nikola Tesla STEM High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Nikola Tesla STEM High School.

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