- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seattle, WA
New Start
Federal NCES profile for New Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530354002967
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Start earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Start has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Start ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354002967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
New Start shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530354002967 · Seattle, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 17.8:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
New Start shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
New Start in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 142
New Start
142 students
What this shows New Start reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Start compares
New Start is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
White 17.5%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, New Start is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in Seattle
5 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
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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Start
How many students attend New Start?
New Start has 142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Start?
The student-teacher ratio at New Start is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Start?
73.1% of students at New Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Start?
The largest demographic group at New Start is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Start?
New Start has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 New Start rank among high schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, New Start ranks #5 of 6 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 Highline School District?
Besides New Start, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.