- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Medical Lake, WA
Medical Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Medical Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530495000755
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medical Lake High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Medical Lake · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Medical Lake High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medical Lake High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Medical Lake, WA.
School address
District: Medical Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530495000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Medical Lake High School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530495000755 · Medical Lake, WA High · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 18.7:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hallett Elementary School (496 students)
Medical Lake High School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Medical Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Medical Lake High School
506 students
- Hallett Elemen
Hallett Elementary School
496 students
- Michael Anders
Michael Anderson Elementary School
459 students
- Medical Lake M
Medical Lake Middle School
381 students
What this shows Medical Lake High School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medical Lake High School compares
Medical Lake 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Washington - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,739
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Medical Lake High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medical Lake School District reports $15,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medical Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallett Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medical Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medical Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medical Lake High School
How many students attend Medical Lake High School?
Medical Lake High School has 506 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medical Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medical Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medical Lake High School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medical Lake High School?
30.0% of students at Medical Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medical Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Medical Lake High School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Medical Lake, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medical Lake High School?
Medical Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Medical Lake High School rank among public schools in Medical Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Medical Lake High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Medical Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Medical Lake School District?
Besides Medical Lake High School, Medical Lake School District also operates Hallett Elementary School (496 students), Michael Anderson Elementary School (459 students), and Medical Lake Middle School (381 students). See the Medical Lake School District district page for the complete list.