Enrollment
1,208
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bainbridge Island, WA
Bainbridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Bainbridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530033000043
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bainbridge High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Bainbridge Island · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bainbridge High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bainbridge High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Bainbridge Island, WA.
School address
District: Bainbridge Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530033000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bainbridge High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bainbridge Island, Washington, enrolling 1,208 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,208 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bainbridge Island's high schools, it stands alongside Eagle Harbor High School (81 students): Bainbridge High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 13.5:1).
Bainbridge Island School District also operates Woodward Middle School (479 students) and Sonoji Sakai Intermediate (456 students) alongside Bainbridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bainbridge High School compares
Bainbridge High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 81% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,208
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 4.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Bainbridge High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bainbridge Island School District, which includes Bainbridge High School.
$16,223
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bainbridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoji Sakai Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capt. Charles Wilkes Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ordway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bainbridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high schools in Bainbridge Island
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bainbridge High School
How many students attend Bainbridge High School?
Bainbridge High School has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bainbridge Island, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bainbridge High School?
8.4% of students at Bainbridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bainbridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Bainbridge High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Bainbridge Island, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bainbridge High School?
Bainbridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bainbridge High School rank among public schools in Bainbridge Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Bainbridge High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Bainbridge Island, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bainbridge Island on the city page.
Is Bainbridge High School a good school?
Bainbridge High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bainbridge Island School District?
Besides Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge Island School District also operates Woodward Middle School (479 students), Sonoji Sakai Intermediate (456 students), and Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch (356 students). See the Bainbridge Island School District district page for the complete list.
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