Enrollment
1,910
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bothell, WA
North Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for North Creek 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 530591003617
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Creek High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Creek High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Creek High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591003617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Creek High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Creek High School
North Creek High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 1,910 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Washington schools and 26% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,910 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and White (30%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bothell's high schools, it stands alongside Bothell High School (1,740 students): North Creek High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 19.6:1).
Northshore School District also operates Bothell High School (1,740 students) and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students) alongside North Creek 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 North Creek High School compares
North Creek 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,910 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,910
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 46.8%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, North Creek High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes North Creek High School.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 North Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Bothell
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Bothell High School
Standard public school
1,740 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Innovation Lab High School
Standard public school
252 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Secondary Academy for Success
Alternative education program
76 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Northshore Online Reengagement Program
Alternative education program
12 students
Woodinville Community Center
Standard public school
5 students 5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,910 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Creek High School
How many students attend North Creek High School?
North Creek High School has 1,910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Creek High School is 22.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Creek High School?
11.2% of students at North Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at North Creek High School is Asian at 46.8% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Creek High School?
North Creek 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 North Creek High School rank among high schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, North Creek High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Bothell, 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 Bothell on the city page.
Is North Creek High School a good school?
North Creek High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Northshore School District?
Besides North Creek High School, Northshore School District also operates Bothell High School (1,740 students), Woodinville Hs (1,662 students), and Inglemoor Hs (1,441 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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