Enrollment
1,740
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bothell, WA
Bothell High School
Federal NCES profile for Bothell 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 530591000876
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bothell High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bothell High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bothell High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bothell High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bothell High School
Bothell High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 1,740 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,740 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bothell's high schools, it stands alongside North Creek High School (1,910 students): Bothell High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 22.2:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students) alongside Bothell 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 Bothell High School compares
Bothell 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,740 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,740
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.4 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 51.6%
Asian 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Bothell High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Bothell High School.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Bothell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bothell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Bothell
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Creek High School
Standard public school
1,910 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Lab High School
Standard public school
252 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Secondary Academy for Success
Alternative education program
76 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Northshore Online Reengagement Program
Alternative education program
12 students
Woodinville Community Center
Standard public school
5 students 5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bothell High School
How many students attend Bothell High School?
Bothell High School has 1,740 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bothell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bothell High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bothell High School?
16.2% of students at Bothell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bothell High School?
The largest demographic group at Bothell High School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bothell High School?
Bothell 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 Bothell High School rank among high schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Bothell High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Bothell, 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 Bothell on the city page.
Is Bothell High School a good school?
Bothell High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Northshore School District?
Besides Bothell High School, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Woodinville Hs (1,662 students), and Inglemoor Hs (1,441 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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