- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seattle, WA
Middle College High School
Federal NCES profile for Middle College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530771002349
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College High School earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 14
- high schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High School ranks #1 of 14 high schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771002349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Middle College High School held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530771002349 · Seattle, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 10.3:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
Middle College High School held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Middle College High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- This school 93
Middle College High School
93 students
What this shows Middle College High School reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle College High School compares
Middle College 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Washington - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 93 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Middle College High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Seattle
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Evergreen High School
Standard public school
1,080 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Summit Public School: Sierra
Standard public school
214 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
New Start
Alternative education program
142 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Interagency Open Doors
Alternative education program
132 students
Puget Sound Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle College High School
How many students attend Middle College High School?
Middle College High School has 93 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle College High School?
36.8% of students at Middle College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle College High School?
The largest demographic group at Middle College High School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College High School?
Middle College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (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 Middle College High School rank among high schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High School ranks #1 of 14 high schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides Middle College High School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.