Gibson EK High School in Issaquah, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gibson EK High School is a suburban public school in Issaquah, Washington that is part of Issaquah School District 411. It serves 205 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.6:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

205 Students

11 Teachers

379 1st Pl SE

Issaquah, WA 98027 View local requests

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Gibson EK High School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Gibson EK High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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