- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bonney Lake, WA
Bonney Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Bonney Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530861002998
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonney Lake High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Bonney Lake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonney Lake High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonney Lake High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Bonney Lake, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861002998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Bonney Lake High School held near 1,676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 79.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 530861002998 · Bonney Lake, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,643 enr · 21.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner High School (1,857 students)
Bonney Lake High School held near 1,676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 79.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bonney Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner High Sc
Sumner High School
1,857 students
- This school
Bonney Lake High School
1,643 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
937 students
- Lakeridge Midd
Lakeridge Middle School
763 students
- Sumner Middle 674
Sumner Middle School
674 students
- Donald Eismann 648
Donald Eismann Elementary
648 students
What this shows Bonney Lake High School reports 1,643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonney Lake High School compares
Bonney Lake 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,643
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% 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
$15,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 5.3%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Bonney Lake High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District reports $15,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonney Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald Eismann Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonney Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonney Lake High School
How many students attend Bonney Lake High School?
Bonney Lake High School has 1,643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bonney Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,636 (2022-23) → 1,676 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonney Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonney Lake High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonney Lake High School?
22.0% of students at Bonney Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonney Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Bonney Lake High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Bonney Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonney Lake High School?
Bonney Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bonney Lake High School rank among public schools in Bonney Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonney Lake High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Bonney Lake, 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 Bonney Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Bonney Lake High School, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Mountain View Middle School (937 students), and Lakeridge Middle School (763 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.