The Issaquah School District’s bond rating has been increased to AA+ from AA by Standard and Poor’s Financial Services. The upgrade was based on the district’s strong economy and its history of maintaining a good financial position, due in part through continued renewal of its levies. The district’s debt is rated Aaa with Moody’s Investor Services.

With the new AA+ rating from Standard and poor’s, the district now has the highest bond rating of any school district in the state, a higher credit rating than the state of Washington and the same credit rating as the United States.