Enrollment
252
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bothell, WA
Innovation Lab High School
Federal NCES profile for Innovation Lab High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530591003747
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovation Lab High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovation Lab High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Lab High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591003747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Innovation Lab High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Innovation Lab High School
Innovation Lab High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 252 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.5% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bothell's high schools, it stands alongside North Creek High School (1,910 students): Innovation Lab High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 22.2:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Innovation Lab 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 Innovation Lab High School compares
Innovation Lab 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 88% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 67.5%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 9.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Innovation Lab High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Innovation Lab 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 Innovation Lab High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovation Lab 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
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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
Bothell High School
Standard public school
1,740 students 19.6:1 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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Innovation Lab High School
How many students attend Innovation Lab High School?
Innovation Lab High School has 252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovation Lab High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovation Lab High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovation Lab High School?
5.5% of students at Innovation Lab High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovation Lab High School?
The largest demographic group at Innovation Lab High School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovation Lab High School?
Innovation Lab High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Innovation Lab High School rank among high schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovation Lab High School ranks #1 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 Innovation Lab High School a good school?
Innovation Lab High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Innovation Lab High School, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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