- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kirkland, WA
Lake Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423000674
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Washington High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Washington High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Washington High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Lake Washington High School held near 2,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 97.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 530423000674 · Kirkland, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,081 enr · 21.7:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Lake Washington High School held near 2,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 97.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lake Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High School
2,481 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
2,304 students
- This school
Lake Washington High School
2,081 students
- Juanita High S
Juanita High School
1,778 students
- Inglewood Midd
Inglewood Middle School
1,229 students
- Redmond Middle
Redmond Middle School
1,009 students
What this shows Lake Washington High School reports 2,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Washington High School compares
Lake Washington 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,081 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,081
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 347 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 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Asian 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Lake Washington High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Washington School District reports $17,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Washington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redmond Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Washington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Juanita High School
Standard public school
1,778 students 20.4:1 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
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 (~2,081 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Washington High School
How many students attend Lake Washington High School?
Lake Washington High School has 2,081 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,015 (2022-23) → 2,037 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Washington High School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Washington High School?
13.1% of students at Lake Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Washington High School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Washington High School?
Lake Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Washington High School rank among high schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Washington High School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Lake Washington High School, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Juanita High School (1,778 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.