Some residents see schools, particularly Juanita High School, as shaping the identity of the community. The high school is known for strong athletic teams, parent support and a diverse population. They don't all look the same. While pleased with the school's athletic accomplishments, Cohn takes greater pride in the banners honoring Rebel teams that have won all-state academic honors.
Students say school spirit runs unusally high.
Everyone is wearing school colors. There's a sense of unity. That connection with Juanita High continues well after students graduate. Although higher than the state average, test scores at Juanita High and the five junior high and elementary schools that feed into it are generally below the overall average for the Lake Washington School District. I think, in part, it's because of the population.