- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Stevens, WA
Lake Stevens Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Stevens Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530420000653
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Stevens Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Stevens Sr High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Stevens Sr High School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Lake Stevens Sr High School held near 2,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 530420000653 · Lake Stevens, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,205 enr · 24.5:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students)
Lake Stevens Sr High School held near 2,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lake Stevens Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Stevens Sr High School
2,205 students
- Cavelero Mid H
Cavelero Mid High School
1,490 students
- North Lake Mid 856
North Lake Middle School
856 students
- Hillcrest Elem 842
Hillcrest Elementary School
842 students
- Lake Stevens M 709
Lake Stevens Middle School
709 students
- Stevens Creek 701
Stevens Creek Elementary
701 students
What this shows Lake Stevens Sr High School reports 2,205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Stevens Sr High School compares
Lake Stevens Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,205 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,205
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 7.2%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Lake Stevens Sr High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Stevens School District reports $16,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Stevens Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavelero Mid High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Stevens Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Stevens Sr High School
How many students attend Lake Stevens Sr High School?
Lake Stevens Sr High School has 2,205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Stevens, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,140 (2022-23) → 2,187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Stevens Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Stevens Sr High School is 24.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Stevens Sr High School?
22.2% of students at Lake Stevens Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Stevens Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Stevens Sr High School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Stevens Sr High School?
Lake Stevens Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Stevens Sr High School rank among public schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Stevens Sr High School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Stevens School District?
Besides Lake Stevens Sr High School, Lake Stevens School District also operates Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students), North Lake Middle School (856 students), and Hillcrest Elementary School (842 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.