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| Redmond High School | |
|---|---|
| Name | Redmond High School |
| Established | 19XX |
| Type | Public high school |
| City | Redmond |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | ~1,500 |
| Mascot | Mustangs |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
Redmond High School Redmond High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9–12 in Redmond, Washington, United States. The school is part of the Lake Washington School District and serves a diverse student body from Redmond neighborhoods and nearby communities. It offers a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs and has connections with regional institutions, technology companies, and cultural organizations.
The school's origins trace to early 20th-century development in Redmond and King County, with ties to regional growth influenced by the expansion of the Northern Pacific Railway, the development of State Route 520, and migration patterns linked to Seattle and Bellevue. Over decades, the campus has been shaped by district bond measures, Washington State Board of Education policies, statewide demographic shifts, and local planning by the City of Redmond. Construction and renovation phases have responded to educational trends, federal education initiatives, and community advocacy, reflecting broader influences from institutions such as the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, and Cascadia College. The school's timeline includes responses to events like the technology boom led by companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and Nintendo of America, which affected local enrollment and community resources. Preservation efforts have intersected with King County land use regulations, historic preservation groups, and collaborations with the Redmond Historical Society. The school has navigated statewide assessments, Common Core adoption debates, and participation in regional consortia alongside schools in Bellevue, Issaquah, and Mercer Island.
The campus comprises academic wings, a library-media center, science laboratories, performance spaces, and athletic facilities sited within Redmond's urban-suburban fabric near Marymoor Park and the Sammamish River corridor. Facilities planning has involved input from the Lake Washington School District, King County Public Health, and the City of Redmond’s Planning Department. The auditorium hosts performances connected to organizations such as the Redmond Arts Commission and local ensembles that collaborate with the Seattle Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet outreach programs, and community theater groups. Science and technology labs support partnerships with research institutions including the University of Washington, Seattle University, and regional STEM initiatives tied to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and local startups. Athletic fields and a track facilitate competitions within the KingCo Conference and against area schools such as Bellevue High School and Lake Washington High School. Campus accessibility and sustainability projects align with Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines, Sound Transit transit access planning, and municipal sustainability goals.
The curriculum includes Advanced Placement courses, honors tracks, career and technical education pathways, and electives in fine arts and world languages. Students may enroll in AP classes recognized by the College Board and dual-credit arrangements that involve community colleges like Bellevue College and Cascadia College, as well as articulation agreements with regional universities such as the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Western Washington University. Academic support programs coordinate with the Lake Washington School District, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and nonprofit organizations focused on college access including College Success Foundation and TRIO programs. Extracurricular academic competitions include participation in Science Olympiad, National History Day, Future Problem Solvers, and Math Team events associated with the Puget Sound Chapter of the American Mathematical Society. The school’s counseling office connects students to scholarship programs administered by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, and local philanthropic foundations.
Student clubs and organizations span cultural, service, and interest-based groups that have partnered with community entities like the Redmond Arts Commission, Rotary Club of Redmond, Kiwanis, and local chapters of national organizations such as Key Club, National Honor Society, and Future Business Leaders of America. The student newspaper and yearbook have reported on events involving regional media outlets, including The Seattle Times and local radio stations. Performing arts programs stage musicals and concerts drawing collaborations with the Seattle Opera education programs and outreach from the Henry Art Gallery. Cultural clubs engage with organizations such as the Japanese American Citizen League, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, and Somos Latinos. Service projects have connected students to Bellevue LifeSpring, Hopelink, and Food Lifeline. Technology and robotics teams have competed in FIRST Robotics Competition events and tech fairs linked to Microsoft and local incubators.
The athletic program fields teams in KingCo Conference competitions across sports including football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, cross country, swimming, wrestling, volleyball, lacrosse, and golf. Teams compete against regional rivals such as Bellevue High School, Juanita High School, and Lake Washington High School, and participate in Washington Interscholastic Activities Association postseason championships. Coaching and athletic training have involved certifications aligned with the National Federation of State High School Associations and collaborations with local health providers like Overlake Medical Center for athlete care. Championship seasons and standout performances have drawn attention in regional sports coverage by outlets such as The Seattle Times and local television sports segments.
Alumni have pursued careers in technology, arts, sports, science, public service, and business, with graduates attending institutions including the University of Washington, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Columbia University. Notable former students have worked at organizations such as Microsoft, Amazon, Nintendo of America, Boeing, SpaceX, and Facebook, and have been associated with cultural institutions including the Seattle Art Museum, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Town Hall Seattle. Others have gone on to roles in professional sports, media outlets like KOMO-TV and KIRO-TV, and civic leadership within King County and the City of Redmond. Category:High schools in King County, Washington