- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seattle, WA
Nova High School
Federal NCES profile for Nova High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530771001226
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 14
- high schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova High School ranks #2 of 14 high schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Nova High School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530771001226 · Seattle, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 17.1:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
Nova High School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Nova High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- This school 256
Nova High School
256 students
What this shows Nova High School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nova High School compares
Nova High School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 6.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Nova High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nova High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Seattle
6 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
New Start
Alternative education program
142 students 17.8:1 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nova High School
How many students attend Nova High School?
Nova High School has 256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova High School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher 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 Nova High School?
26.7% of students at Nova High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova High School?
The largest demographic group at Nova High School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova High School?
Nova High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nova High School rank among high schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova High School ranks #2 of 14 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 Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides Nova High School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.