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Issaquah Today
By the People, for the People
Issaquah School District Awards $99M Contract for New High School
The new facility is designed to ease overcrowding at existing high schools in the rapidly growing region.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:22pm
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A vibrant, pop art-inspired rendering celebrates the construction of a new high school in Issaquah, Washington, a project aimed at addressing regional population growth and educational capacity needs.Issaquah TodayThe Issaquah School District in Washington has awarded a $99 million contract to Skanska to build a new 79,000-square-foot high school that will accommodate between 650 and 700 students. The project is part of the district's efforts to expand capacity and distribute enrollment more evenly across its high school network as the region experiences substantial population growth.
Why it matters
The new high school project reflects the Issaquah School District's response to the significant population growth and in-migration the Pacific Northwest has seen over the past decade, particularly driven by the expansion of the technology sector in nearby Seattle. The additional educational capacity is intended to alleviate overcrowding at the district's existing high schools, which currently serve around 2,250 and 2,500 students respectively.
The details
The $99 million project will include a new west wing for the high school, as well as a covered parking garage, an athletic field for competitive and recreational sports, and various site improvements and public infrastructure enhancements. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2026 and be completed by August 2027, in time for the start of the academic year.
- The Issaquah School District purchased land for a fourth high school in 2016 after voters approved bonds to enable the expansion.
- Construction on the new high school is scheduled to begin in April 2026.
- The new high school is targeted for completion by August 2027, in time for the start of the academic year.
The players
Issaquah School District
The public school district serving the city of Issaquah, Washington, which has been pursuing the new high school project to address overcrowding at its existing high schools.
Skanska
The construction and development company that has been awarded the $99 million contract to build the new high school in Issaquah.
What they’re saying
“The new high school project is a critical investment in the future of our community, ensuring we have the educational capacity to support the region's continued growth.”
— Jennifer Lee, Superintendent, Issaquah School District
What’s next
The Issaquah School District will continue to monitor enrollment trends and work with the community to ensure the new high school meets the evolving educational needs of the region.
The takeaway
The Issaquah high school project highlights how school districts in rapidly growing areas are deploying bond-funded capital projects to expand educational capacity and distribute enrollment more evenly across their facilities. This type of proactive infrastructure investment is crucial for supporting the long-term vibrancy and livability of communities experiencing significant population growth.
