Enrollment
138
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 530031303265
Lake Washington Technical Academy — Kirkland, WA
Federal NCES profile for Lake Washington Technical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lake Washington Institute of Technology · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lake Washington Technical Academy reports 138 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Washington Technical Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 138 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Overview
Enrollment 138 Top 22% in Washington — larger than 78% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 530031303265
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.3%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.7%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Washington Technical Academy
How many students attend Lake Washington Technical Academy?
Lake Washington Technical Academy has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirkland, WA.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Washington Technical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lake Washington Technical Academy is White at 50.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kirkland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Washington Technical Academy?
Lake Washington Technical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.