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1,203,602 students enrolled
- Public1,088,94190%
- Private109,6639%
- Charter4,9980%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Mercer Island School District Mercer Island | 4,057 | 6 | 9.7 / 10 |
2 Bainbridge Island School District Bainbridge Island | 3,594 | 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
3 | 30,991 | 57 | 9.1 / 10 |
4 Paterson School District Paterson | 142 | 1 | 9.1 / 10 |
5 Centerville School District Centerville | 97 | 1 | 8.9 / 10 |
6 Issaquah School District Issaquah | 19,524 | 30 | 8.7 / 10 |
7 Carbonado School District Carbonado | 180 | 1 | 8.6 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
District launches ethnic studies program
Alleged incident in Northshore School District · Washington
The Northshore School District in Washington state introduced an ethnic studies program. This initiative aims to educate students on "transformative ethnic studies" and how to resist "systems of oppression." The program involves a pilot team developing a framework for this curriculum.
Administrator's Antisemitic Claim
Alleged incident in Seattle Public Schools · Washington
A former school administrator in Seattle made controversial statements regarding the inclusion of Judaism in an ethnic studies program. The administrator claimed Jewish Americans would not be a central topic due to their perceived 'control of systemic power' and benefit from 'systems of oppression.' These remarks, revealed through communications, sparked concerns about ideological influence on curriculum.
Curriculum Developer's Ideological Claims
Alleged incident in Seattle Public Schools · Washington
A Washington state ethnic studies curriculum developer made controversial claims regarding Jewish Americans and systemic power. These statements raise concerns about the ideological content potentially influencing educational materials. The institution's curriculum development process is under scrutiny.
Race-based clubs draw complaint
Alleged incident in Olympia School District · Washington
A civil rights complaint was filed against a school district for hosting race-segregated affinity groups. The complaint alleges that these groups are discriminatory and inappropriate.
Teacher advocates hiding student info
Alleged statewide incident in Washington
A high school educator in Washington state publicly suggested that schools should withhold information from parents. This stance was justified by the belief that some parents pose a threat to their children.
