Enrollment
2,304
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Redmond, WA
Redmond High School
Federal NCES profile for Redmond High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423000679
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redmond High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Redmond High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redmond High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Redmond, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redmond High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redmond High School
Redmond High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Redmond, Washington, enrolling 2,304 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 24% 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 2,304 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and White (37%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Redmond's high schools, it stands alongside Nikola Tesla Stem High School (605 students): Redmond High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 20.9:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students) alongside Redmond 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 Redmond High School compares
Redmond 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,304 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,304
Bigger than 99% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors10.8 FTE
Per 212 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. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 39.7%
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Redmond High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Redmond 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 Redmond High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redmond Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redmond 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
- 2,081
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~2,304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Redmond High School
How many students attend Redmond High School?
Redmond High School has 2,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redmond, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redmond High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redmond High School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redmond High School?
11.2% of students at Redmond High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redmond High School?
The largest demographic group at Redmond High School is Asian at 39.7% of enrollment, in Redmond, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redmond High School?
Redmond High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Redmond High School rank among high schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Redmond High School ranks #2 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 Redmond High School a good school?
Redmond High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Lake Washington School District?
Besides Redmond High School, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Lake Washington High School (2,081 students), and Juanita High School (1,778 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.
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