- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530033000043
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Bainbridge High School held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 530033000043 · Bainbridge Island, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,208 enr · 20.1:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodward Middle School (479 students)
Bainbridge High School held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bainbridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bainbridge High School
1,208 students
- Woodward Middl 479
Woodward Middle School
479 students
- Sonoji Sakai I 456
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
456 students
- Capt Johnston 356
Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch
356 students
- Capt. Charles 353
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elem School
353 students
- Ordway Element 320
Ordway Elementary
320 students
What this shows Bainbridge High School reports 1,208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bainbridge High School compares
Bainbridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Bainbridge Island School District reports $17,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,208 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,232 (2022-23) → 1,181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.