Issaquah, WA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 14,136 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Issaquah is just southeast of Seattle, at the foot of the Cascade range.
Cultural Attractions
The Cougar Mountain Zoo contains exhibits of ten different animals, including reindeer and wallabies.
Recreation
The Issaquah Alps Trail Club offers guided hikes, and works to preserve trails on nearby mountains.
Historical
During the 19th century, Asian and Indian laborers picked hops in the area, which were subsequently used to make beer in Seattle breweries.
Economy
Lumbering and agriculture are two industries that color this city's economy. A confectionery factory and a salmon hatchery are also important businesses.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 7 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 2 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue High School | Bellevue, WA | Gold | 1,450 |
| Garfield High School | Seattle, WA | Silver | 1,600 |
| Inglemoor High School | Kenmore, WA | Bronze | 1,961 |
| Interlake Senior High School | Bellevue, WA | Silver | 918 |
| International Community School | Kirkland, WA | Gold | 377 |
| International School | Bellevue, WA | Gold | 503 |
| Mercer Island High School | Mercer Island, WA | Silver | 1,424 |
| Mount Rainier High School | Des Moines, WA | Bronze | 1,370 |
| Newport Senior High School | Bellevue, WA | Gold | 1,583 |
| Redmond High School | Redmond, WA | Silver | 1,454 |
| Roosevelt High School | Seattle, WA | Silver | 1,710 |
| Vashon Island High School | Vashon, WA | Bronze | 546 |
| Woodinville High School | Woodinville, WA | Silver | 1,326 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| City University | Bellevue, WA | Unranked, U.-Master's (W) | N/A |
| Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | Unranked, Arts | 776 |
| DeVry University--Federal Way | Federal Way, WA | Unranked | 769 |
| Northwest College of Art | Poulsbo, WA | Unranked | N/A |
| Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | #16, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 1,196 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA | #12, U.-Master's (W) | 3,661 |
| Puget Sound Christian College | Edmonds, WA | Unranked | N/A |
| St. Martin's University | Lacey, WA | Tier 3, U.-Master's (W) | 1,605 |
| Trinity Lutheran College | Issaquah, WA | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | #81, Lib. Arts | 2,799 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | #41, Nat. U. | 40,218 |
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