Original Research by School Decision on Inglemoor Hs
Inglemoor High School is a comprehensive public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Kenmore, a residential suburb on Lake Washington’s north shore. It is part of the Northshore School District. Its enrollment is sizeable, supporting a broad range of academic and extracurricular offerings. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with a White plurality and substantial Asian and Hispanic populations, along with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races or Black. About one in five students come from families with low enough incomes to qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a rate that is below the state average and reflects the relative affluence of the Kenmore area. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, so a parent should follow up with the school for those breakdowns.
On the most recent state assessments, the school’s performance was strong overall. A large majority of students met or exceeded standards in English language arts, and a similarly strong majority did so in science. Math proficiency, while still a majority, was noticeably lower, a pattern common across high schools in the region. These results come from a single year of testing, so no trend is available. Families looking for year-over-year improvement may want to ask the school about its trajectory.
Kenmore is a well-established suburb with a mix of postwar homes and newer development. It has a high rate of homeownership and a median household income well above the national figure. The city’s Town Square area near city hall provides a modest civic center, and the Burke-Gilman Trail offers a paved pedestrian and cycling corridor along the lake. Bus service connects Kenmore to the University of Washington’s Seattle and Bothell campuses and to Shoreline Community College. The city is also home to Bastyr University and Kenmore Air, a seaplane airline. Population has grown steadily, and the housing market is expensive. Home values are very high, among the highest in the state, and rents are also steep. The King County housing market has shown a slight softening in prices but remains competitive, with limited inventory and relatively short days on the market.
The Northshore School District recently opened Ruby Bridges Elementary in fall 2021, adding capacity in the northern part of the district. This signals ongoing enrollment growth and attention to neighborhood school boundaries. No other major district-level changes were identified in publicly available records.
Graduation rate data was not available for Inglemoor High School in this dataset, so a parent should check with the school or the state report card for this important metric. Information on course access, such as Advanced Placement, dual credit, or career and technical education pathways, was also missing. Given the school’s size and location in a high-performing district, such opportunities are likely present, but specific details are not confirmed here. Similarly, no data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing ratios was provided. Comparative data across King County districts was not available for this school due to missing metrics.
Overall, Inglemoor High School offers solid academic performance on state tests, particularly in literacy and science, in a suburban setting with high housing costs and a relatively affluent community. The missing pieces, including trends, graduation outcomes, and program breadth, mean a parent should seek additional information directly from the school to get the full picture.
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