Emerson High School

EmHS.lwsd.org

67 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Emerson High School, located in Kirkland, Washington, is an alternative high school within the Lake Washington School District. It is designed to provide a more personalized, flexible learning environment for students who may benefit from a different approach than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school focuses on fostering a close-knit community where students can recover credits, accelerate their progress, and develop the academic and social-emotional skills necessary for graduation and post-secondary success.

The curriculum at Emerson is characterized by smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes strong relationships between students and staff. By utilizing a modular or individualized learning pace, the school helps students navigate obstacles that might otherwise hinder their educational experience. With its commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Emerson High School serves as a vital resource for learners seeking a non-traditional path toward earning their high school diploma.

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
37 (59.7%)
Hispanic
14 (22.6%)
Two or More
6 (9.7%)
Black
2 (3.2%)
Asian
2 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2300
Website:	http://EmHS.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 29