- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynden, WA
Lynden High School
Federal NCES profile for Lynden 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 530462002259
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynden High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lynden · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynden High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynden High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lynden, WA.
School address
District: Lynden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530462002259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lynden High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530462002259 · Lynden, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,002 enr · 23.3:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynden Middle School (705 students)
Lynden High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lynden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lynden High School
1,002 students
- Lynden Middle
Lynden Middle School
705 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
546 students
- Vossbeck Eleme
Vossbeck Elementary School
468 students
- Lynden Academy
Lynden Academy
419 students
- Isom Elementar
Isom Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Lynden High School reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynden High School compares
Lynden 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$15,842
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Lynden High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynden School District reports $15,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vossbeck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynden Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isom Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Lynden
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,002 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynden High School
How many students attend Lynden High School?
Lynden High School has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 962 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynden High School is 23.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynden High School?
29.8% of students at Lynden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynden High School?
The largest demographic group at Lynden High School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Lynden, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynden High School?
Lynden 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 Lynden High School rank among public schools in Lynden?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynden High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lynden, 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 Lynden on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynden School District?
Besides Lynden High School, Lynden School District also operates Lynden Middle School (705 students), Fisher Elementary School (546 students), and Vossbeck Elementary School (468 students). See the Lynden School District district page for the complete list.