Enrollment
2,384
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mukilteo, WA
Kamiak High School
Federal NCES profile for Kamiak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530543001188
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kamiak High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Mukilteo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kamiak High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiak High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mukilteo, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543001188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kamiak High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kamiak High School
Kamiak High School is a large high school in Mukilteo, Washington, enrolling 2,384 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 45% 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 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,384 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mukilteo School District also operates Mariner High School (2,106 students) and Voyager Middle School (902 students) alongside Kamiak 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 Kamiak High School compares
Kamiak 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 43% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,384 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,384
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$19,467
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 40.8%
Asian 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Kamiak 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 Mukilteo School District, which includes Kamiak High School.
$19,467
Per student
0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.4%
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 Kamiak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kamiak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~2,384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kamiak High School
How many students attend Kamiak High School?
Kamiak High School has 2,384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mukilteo, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamiak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamiak High School is 25.6:1, which is 45% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kamiak High School?
25.8% of students at Kamiak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kamiak High School?
The largest demographic group at Kamiak High School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Mukilteo, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamiak High School?
Kamiak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Kamiak High School rank among public schools in Mukilteo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiak High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mukilteo, 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 Mukilteo on the city page.
Is Kamiak High School a good school?
Kamiak High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Mukilteo School District?
Besides Kamiak High School, Mukilteo School District also operates Mariner High School (2,106 students), Voyager Middle School (902 students), and Olympic View Middle School (851 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.
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