The annual U.S. News & World Report high school rankings are here and Lake Washington School District (LWSD) schools did very well. International Community School (ICS) and Redmond High School (RHS) are both ranked in the top 20 in Washington state. ICS came in second place and RHS was ranked at number 14. Four other LWSD high schools made the list as well. Lake Washington (No. 22), Juanita (No. 29), Eastlake (No. 73) and Futures School (No. 125). Nikola Tesla STEM High School was not ranked as part of this report.

The factors considered in compiling the list include college readiness; reading and math proficiency; reading and math performance; underserved student performance; college curriculum breadth; and graduation rates. College readiness measures participation and performance on advanced placement and international baccalaureate exams.

U.S. News & World Report is widely recognized for its education rankings. The publication hopes the rankings give families more information about the schools in their district.