Enrollment
2,481
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sammamish, WA
Eastlake High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastlake 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 530423001141
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastlake High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Sammamish · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastlake High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlake High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Sammamish, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastlake High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastlake High School
Eastlake High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Sammamish, Washington, enrolling 2,481 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 28% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,481 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and White (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.3% 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.
Lake Washington School District also operates Redmond High School (2,304 students) and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students) alongside Eastlake 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 Eastlake High School compares
Eastlake 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 89% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,481 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,481
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.1 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 43.4%
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Eastlake High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Eastlake High School.
$16,269
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 Eastlake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redmond Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastlake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~2,481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastlake High School
How many students attend Eastlake High School?
Eastlake High School has 2,481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sammamish, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastlake High School is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastlake High School?
5.0% of students at Eastlake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastlake High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastlake High School is Asian at 43.4% of enrollment, in Sammamish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastlake High School?
Eastlake 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 Eastlake High School rank among public schools in Sammamish?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlake High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Sammamish, 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 Sammamish on the city page.
Is Eastlake High School a good school?
Eastlake High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Lake Washington School District?
Besides Eastlake High School, Lake Washington School District also operates Redmond High School (2,304 students), Lake Washington High School (2,081 students), and Juanita High School (1,778 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.
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