Enrollment
1,778
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kirkland, WA
Juanita High School
Federal NCES profile for Juanita High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423000670
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juanita High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Juanita High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juanita High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Juanita High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Juanita High School
Juanita High School is a large high school in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling 1,778 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,778 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.5% 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 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kirkland's high schools, it stands alongside Lake Washington High School (2,081 students): Juanita High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 21.7:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Juanita 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 Juanita High School compares
Juanita 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,778 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,778
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 296 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 14 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 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Juanita High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Juanita 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 Juanita High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juanita High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
- 1,229
- 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 in Kirkland
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lake Washington High School
Standard public school
2,081 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Washington Technical Academy
Standard public school
138 students
Emerson High School
Alternative education program
67 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Futures School
Alternative education program
25 students
Open Doors at Lwit
Alternative education program
5 students
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 (~1,778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Juanita High School
How many students attend Juanita High School?
Juanita High School has 1,778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirkland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juanita High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Juanita High School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juanita High School?
21.1% of students at Juanita High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juanita High School?
The largest demographic group at Juanita High School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juanita High School?
Juanita High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Juanita High School rank among high schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Juanita High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland on the city page.
Is Juanita High School a good school?
Juanita High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Juanita High School, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.
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