Enrollment
1,335
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bothell, WA
Lynnwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Lynnwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530240000346
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynnwood High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,335
- students enrolled
Lynnwood High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynnwood High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynnwood High School
Lynnwood High School is a large high school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 1,335 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Washington schools and 22% 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 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,335 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 115 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bothell's high schools, it stands alongside North Creek High School (1,910 students): Lynnwood High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 22.2:1).
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood High School compares
Lynnwood 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,335
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Washington - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Asian 19.8%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Lynnwood High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Lynnwood High School.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 Lynnwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alderwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynnwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Bothell
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Creek High School
Standard public school
1,910 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Bothell High School
Standard public school
1,740 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Innovation Lab High School
Standard public school
252 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Secondary Academy for Success
Alternative education program
76 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Northshore Online Reengagement Program
Alternative education program
12 students
Woodinville Community Center
Standard public school
5 students 5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lynnwood High School
How many students attend Lynnwood High School?
Lynnwood High School has 1,335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynnwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynnwood High School is 21.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynnwood High School?
34.9% of students at Lynnwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynnwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Lynnwood High School is White at 32.2% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynnwood High School?
Lynnwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
Is Lynnwood High School a good school?
Lynnwood High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Edmonds School District?
Besides Lynnwood High School, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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