Enrollment
506
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530495000755
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Medical Lake · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medical Lake High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medical Lake High School
Medical Lake High School is a mid-sized high school in Medical Lake, Washington, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Medical Lake School District spends $14,853 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Medical Lake School District also operates Hallett Elementary School (496 students) and Michael Anderson Elementary School (459 students) alongside Medical Lake 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 Medical Lake High School compares
Medical Lake 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medical Lake School District, which includes Medical Lake High School.
$14,853
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 59/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Medical Lake on the city page.
Is Medical Lake High School a good school?
Medical Lake High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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