- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellevue, WA
Sammamish Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Sammamish Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530039000085
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sammamish Senior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sammamish Senior High has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sammamish Senior High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Sammamish Senior High held near 1,332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 530039000085 · Bellevue, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,363 enr · 20.7:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Sammamish Senior High held near 1,332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sammamish Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport Senior
Newport Senior High School
1,850 students
- Bellevue High
Bellevue High School
1,683 students
- Interlake Seni
Interlake Senior High School
1,611 students
- This school
Sammamish Senior High
1,363 students
- Tyee Middle Sc
Tyee Middle School
1,007 students
- Odle Middle Sc
Odle Middle School
974 students
What this shows Sammamish Senior High reports 1,363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sammamish Senior High compares
Sammamish Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,363
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,051
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Asian 19.4%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Sammamish Senior High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sammamish Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odle Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sammamish Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Bellevue
3 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 (~1,363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sammamish Senior High
How many students attend Sammamish Senior High?
Sammamish Senior High has 1,363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,275 (2022-23) → 1,332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sammamish Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sammamish Senior High is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sammamish Senior High?
30.9% of students at Sammamish Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sammamish Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Sammamish Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sammamish Senior High?
Sammamish Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sammamish Senior High rank among high schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Sammamish Senior High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Bellevue, 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 Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Sammamish Senior High, Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students), Bellevue High School (1,683 students), and Interlake Senior High School (1,611 students). See the Bellevue School District district page for the complete list.