Enrollment
1,605
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edmonds, WA
Edmonds Woodway High School
Federal NCES profile for Edmonds Woodway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530240002673
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmonds Woodway High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Edmonds · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmonds Woodway High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonds Woodway High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Edmonds, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240002673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edmonds Woodway High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edmonds Woodway High School
Edmonds Woodway High School is a large high school in Edmonds, Washington, enrolling 1,605 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,605 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Edmonds's high schools, it stands alongside Scriber Lake High School (197 students): Edmonds Woodway High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 11.6:1).
Edmonds School District also operates Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students) alongside Edmonds Woodway 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 Edmonds Woodway High School compares
Edmonds Woodway 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,605 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,605
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Asian 12.4%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Edmonds Woodway High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Edmonds Woodway High School.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 Edmonds Woodway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alderwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmonds Woodway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Edmonds
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edmonds Woodway High School
How many students attend Edmonds Woodway High School?
Edmonds Woodway High School has 1,605 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edmonds, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonds Woodway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonds Woodway High School is 22.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edmonds Woodway High School?
23.8% of students at Edmonds Woodway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmonds Woodway High School?
The largest demographic group at Edmonds Woodway High School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Edmonds, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmonds Woodway High School?
Edmonds Woodway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Edmonds Woodway High School rank among public schools in Edmonds?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonds Woodway High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Edmonds, 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 Edmonds on the city page.
Is Edmonds Woodway High School a good school?
Edmonds Woodway High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Edmonds School District?
Besides Edmonds Woodway High School, Edmonds School District also operates Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students), and Lynnwood High School (1,335 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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