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Juanita High School

Kirkland, Washington

9-12 Grades

1,459
Total Enrollment

20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Quick Facts

Overview

Juanita High School, located in Kirkland, is ranked 25th within the state of Washington. Students have the opportunity to further challenge themselves either through the Cambridge Program or by taking Advanced Placement® courses and exams. Currently, the AP® participation at JHS is 45 percent. 53 percent of the student body consists of males, while 47 percent are female, and the total minority enrollment is 41 percent. JHS is part of the Lake Washington School District, and is 1 of the 8 high schools in it.

2018 Rankings

In the National Rankings, Juanita High School ranked #1,601 and earned a silver medal. They scored 35.4 on the College Readiness Index, and 45% of the student body chose to take the AP® test, and 72% of those students successfully passed. The math and reading proficiency were both a little below district average, with a score of 68% and 58% respectively.

JHS Data

Total Enrollment: 1,459

Total Minority Enrollment: 41%

Total Economically Disadvantaged: 26%

Graduation rate: 88

Grades Served: 9-12

Students and Teachers

Teachers

Our teachers and staff are trained to give the best experience possible at Juanita High School. Click here to learn more about them!

Student Activities

The students at JHS have been dabbling in many CTE related activities from Culinary Competitions to Technology Student Association projects. It has been a busy year for the Rebels!

Meet our Staff

Fine Arts Teachers

Artz, Melanie
Background: Ms. Artz teaches Photography and Yearbook at Juanita High School.

McMurray-Hauk, Elizabeth
Background: Ms. McMurray-Hauk teaches the theater courses, including Sound and Lighting and Costume Design.

Jordan, Wendy
Background: Ms.Wendy teaches the food courses, including Foods 1, Foods 2, Gourmet Foods, etc.

Evans, Emily
Background: Ms.Evans teaches the food courses as well.

Career/Tech Ed Teachers

Shelton, Greg
Background: Mr. Shelton went to Western Washington University, and received his National Board Certification. He earned his Masters Degree from Western Governors University. He has taught at JHS for 19 years. He teaches Woodshop Material Science, Architecture, and Mechanical Engineering at Juanita High School. He is also a club advisor for Juanita's TSA chapter.

Harris, Jennifer
Background: Ms. Harris teaches Life and Finances, and Marketing at Juanita High School.

Steward, Miranda
Background: Ms. Steward teaches Photography, Yearbook, and Digital Design at Juanita High School.

Gerdes, Deborah
Background: Ms. Gerdes teaches Psychology at Juanita High School.

Student Activities

1/13
The DECA club is led by Ms. Jennifer Harris on every Wednesday at 12:50 after school and Friday at 7:25 before school. The club focuses on developing students to become better leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Students can go to the meetings to prepare for the DECA competitions, where those with more experience often mentor the new members of the club. From finance and design to business promotion and entrepreneurship, the DECA competition provides a range of categories for students to express and explore their interests. Every year, JHS sends several of the highest performing students to compete at the state and international level.
2/13
The Drama Club is supervised by Ms. Elizabeth McMurray-Hauk after school. Members of the club are involved in all aspects of the drama productions. In the past years, JHS has delivered stunning performances, such as Zombie Prom and Macbeth (2014-2015), A Wrinkle in Time and The Man Who Came to Dinner (2015-2016), the Pirates of Penzance and the Love of Three Oranges (2016-2017), the Addams Family and the Tempest (2017-2018), and finally, the most recent musical Arabian Nights. In 2015, Juanita Drama Students participated in Washington State Thespian IE Regionals, and earned State and National Rankings in 7 different events, including monologues, solo song, scienic design, and sound design.
3/13
The Electronics Club is led by Ms. Pike on Wednesdays 12:45, once a month. The club focuses on circuit boards, soldering, and other start-up electronic skills. Small electronic projects will be given, and members have the opportunity to work on them during the club meetings to expand and build their printed circuit board (PCB) knowledge and skill.
4/13
FCCLA is a club that focuses on personal growth and developing leadership skills specifically through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Members will develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. If you want to SERVE your community, GAIN leadership experience, LEARN leadership skills, and COMPETE at the local, state, and international levels, come and join the fun!
5/13
The Coding Club is led by Mr. Apley at 12:50 on Wednesdays. The club focuses on learning and developing members' coding abilities and skills. Anyone is free to come, and no experience is needed!
6/13
The National Honor Society is headed by Ms. Barber. Members of the club must attend a mandatory meeting once every semester. This is a nationally sponsored club that promotes school and community service. Members must maintain a 3.5 GPA and give 30 hours of service. Volunteer opportunities, hour logs, and all forms are posted on the school website for students to check.
7/13
HOSA is led by Mr. Clemente and Ms. Pike on Wednesdays, from 12:45 to 1:15. It is a nationally recognized club about health sciences where students can dive into the medical field and explore potential careers within it. Students will research topics and may choose to compete in the competitive events. The competition is designed to motivate HOSA members to improve their knowledge and skills, and several JHS students have won awards for their work in the past.
8/13
The Interact Club is led by Ms. Phillips on Thursdays during Homeroom in the JHS cafeteria. The club provides volunteer opportunities for anyone who would like to join, without feeling pressured to rack up a certain number of service hours. Service projects include blood drives held twice a year, collecting food for Hopelink, cleaning up local parks, and designing cards for members of Merrill Gardens, which are senior living homes. They are also connected with the Kirkland Rotary Club.
9/13
The Key Club meets on Thursday mornings at 7:20 with Mr. Miller. The club is affiliated with the Kiwanis organization, and they do activities that help out the school and local community. Every June, the Key Club also manages the annual Transition Room Carnival. The club is open to anyone who wants to hang out, give back to the community, and have fun!
10/13
The Literary Magazine is led by Ms. Steward, and meets during Homeroom. The JHS Literary Magazine, often shortened simply to LitMag is created and published once every year and represents an outstanding collection of JHS student visual art, poetry, and short stories. JHS students can choose to submit their work, and the LitMag Staff take care of the rest by compiling the best pieces and editing. At the end of the year, the LitMag is published and sold for $2.
11/13
The Rebellion is the student newspaper at JHS, and is supervised by Mr. Cheng. JHS students may submit their work, and current events editorials, and a variety of Rebel information will be published. It is a place for students to express their opinions and thoughts in a safe place without being judged.
12/13
Model United Nations (M.U.N.) is led by Mr. Miller on Thursdays at 7:20am. The club is committed to providing an environment where members may use information effectively to represent their countries in a civilized debate. Anyone interested in world affairs is free to join. In addition to M.U.N., JHS provides another opportunity to get involved in politics/government issues: the Student Senate headed by Mrs. Hasslinger. This is the student government at JHS, where representatives from each homeroom and Club are sent to discuss student issues and monitor how the ASB funds should be spent.
13/13
Technology Student Association (TSA) meets every Thursday after school. The club is led by Mr. Shelton and Mr. Apley. Members must attend at least 80% of the meetings to be elgible for competition. Anyone interested in rockets, robotics, software, cars, or engineering is free to join the club. Competitions at the regional and state level are also held later in the year.