Enrollment
605
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423003432
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 57
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nikola Tesla Stem High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Nikola Tesla Stem High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Redmond, Washington, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.3% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 605 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.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (74%) and White (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Redmond's high schools, it stands alongside Redmond High School (2,304 students): Nikola Tesla Stem High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 21.9:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Nikola Tesla Stem 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 Nikola Tesla Stem High School compares
Nikola Tesla Stem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Nikola Tesla Stem High School.
$16,269
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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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.
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 57/100 (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 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.
Is Nikola Tesla Stem High School a good school?
Nikola Tesla Stem High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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