Enrollment
2,205
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530420000653
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Stevens Sr High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Stevens Sr High School
Lake Stevens Sr High School is a large high school in Lake Stevens, Washington, enrolling 2,205 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 39% 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 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,205 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lake Stevens School District spends $15,248 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lake Stevens School District also operates Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students) and North Lake Middle School (856 students) alongside Lake Stevens Sr 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 Lake Stevens Sr High School compares
Lake Stevens Sr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Stevens School District, which includes Lake Stevens Sr High School.
$15,248
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 72.2%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~2,205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (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 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.
Is Lake Stevens Sr High School a good school?
Lake Stevens Sr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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