Enrollment
2,081
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423000674
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Washington High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Washington High School
Lake Washington High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling 2,081 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 23% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,081 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.4% 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 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kirkland's high schools, it stands alongside Juanita High School (1,778 students): Lake Washington High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 20.4:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Lake Washington 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 Washington High School compares
Lake Washington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 50.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Lake Washington 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 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
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 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
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 (~2,081 students)
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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.
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 56/100 (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 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.
Is Lake Washington High School a good school?
Lake Washington High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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