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 50/100.

2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530591000876
0/100100/10050/100
👥 S:T ratio
22
🌟 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 50/100 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
50
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.

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+2 students YoY

Bothell High School held near 1,766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).

Teacher FTE lost 89.6 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Steady CCD campus

+2 students YoY 530591000876 · Bothell, WA High · MID · TRAD

1,740 enr · 19.6:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 50

Nearest enrollment peer: North Creek High School (1,910 students)

Bothell High School held near 1,766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.6 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →

Bothell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows Bothell High School reports 1,740 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How Bothell High School compares

Bothell 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 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 methodology

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
$18,578
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
Counselors6.4 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.

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

District finance for Northshore School District reports $18,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

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

Northshore School District · 5 sibling schools

View district profile

Similar high schools in Bothell

5 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.

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. CCD year-over-year: 1,764 (2022-23) → 1,766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).

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 50/100 (higher 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 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.

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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