- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redmond, WA
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Federal NCES profile for Nikola Tesla Stem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423003432
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nikola Tesla Stem High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nikola Tesla Stem High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Redmond, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423003432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Nikola Tesla Stem High School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530423003432 · Redmond, WA High · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 20.9:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Nikola Tesla Stem High School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Nikola Tesla Stem High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High School
2,481 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
2,304 students
- Lake Washingto
Lake Washington High School
2,081 students
- Juanita High S
Juanita High School
1,778 students
- Inglewood Midd
Inglewood Middle School
1,229 students
- This school 605
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
605 students
What this shows Nikola Tesla Stem High School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nikola Tesla Stem High School compares
Nikola Tesla Stem 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 97% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 222 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
Asian 73.9%
White 16.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Nikola Tesla Stem High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Washington School District reports $17,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nikola Tesla Stem High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nikola Tesla Stem High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Redmond
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nikola Tesla Stem High School
How many students attend Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School has 605 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redmond, WA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla Stem High School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
1.3% of students at Nikola Tesla Stem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
The largest demographic group at Nikola Tesla Stem High School is Asian at 73.9% of enrollment, in Redmond, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nikola Tesla Stem High School?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Nikola Tesla Stem High School rank among high schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Redmond, 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 Redmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Nikola Tesla Stem High School, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.