- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellevue, WA
Bellevue High School
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530039000060
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellevue High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellevue High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Bellevue High School grew from 1,517 students in 2022-23 to 1,634 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+117 students YoY 530039000060 · Bellevue, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,683 enr · 24.4:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Bellevue High School grew from 1,517 students in 2022-23 to 1,634 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bellevue High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport Senior
Newport Senior High School
1,850 students
- This school
Bellevue High School
1,683 students
- Interlake Seni
Interlake Senior High School
1,611 students
- Sammamish Seni
Sammamish Senior High
1,363 students
- Tyee Middle Sc
Tyee Middle School
1,007 students
- Odle Middle Sc
Odle Middle School
974 students
What this shows Bellevue High School reports 1,683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellevue High School compares
Bellevue High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,683 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,683
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.2%
White 32.1%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Bellevue High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellevue High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellevue High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Bellevue
3 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 (~1,683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bellevue High School
How many students attend Bellevue High School?
Bellevue High School has 1,683 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,517 (2022-23) → 1,634 (2023-24), up 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue High School is 24.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellevue High School?
11.2% of students at Bellevue High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellevue High School?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue High School is Asian at 41.2% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue High School?
Bellevue High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bellevue High School rank among high schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Bellevue, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Bellevue High School, Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students), Interlake Senior High School (1,611 students), and Sammamish Senior High (1,363 students). See the Bellevue School District district page for the complete list.