- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Vernon, WA
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 88/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530540003297
👥 S:T ratio 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center earns 88/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 88
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540003297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-80.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 530540003297 · Mount Vernon, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 3.1:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 88
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-80.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,849 students
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- Madison Elemen 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- Jefferson Elem 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- This school 43
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
43 students
What this shows Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center compares
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center 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 | 3.1:1 | ▼ 82% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Washington - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,204
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.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Mount Vernon
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 (~43 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
How many students attend Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center has 43 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is 3.1:1, which is 82% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 80% 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 Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
32.4% of students at Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center?
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center has a Resource Investment Index of 88/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), La Venture Middle School (663 students), and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.