Enrollment
76
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bothell, WA
Secondary Academy for Success
Federal NCES profile for Secondary Academy for Success, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530591000892
👥 S:T ratio 70
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Secondary Academy for Success earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Secondary Academy for Success has class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Secondary Academy for Success ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Secondary Academy for Success compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Secondary Academy for Success
Secondary Academy for Success is a small high school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 76 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.6:1, Secondary Academy for Success is leaner than roughly 97% of Washington schools and 57% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 76 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bothell's high schools, it stands alongside North Creek High School (1,910 students): Secondary Academy for Success is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.6:1 vs 22.2:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Secondary Academy for Success.
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 Secondary Academy for Success compares
Secondary Academy for Success on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 57% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Secondary Academy for Success is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Secondary Academy for Success.
$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 Secondary Academy for Success Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Secondary Academy for Success's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Bothell
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Creek High School
Standard public school
1,910 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Secondary Academy for Success
How many students attend Secondary Academy for Success?
Secondary Academy for Success has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Academy for Success?
The student-teacher ratio at Secondary Academy for Success is 7.6:1, which is 57% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% 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 Secondary Academy for Success?
33.3% of students at Secondary Academy for Success are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Secondary Academy for Success?
The largest demographic group at Secondary Academy for Success is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Secondary Academy for Success?
Secondary Academy for Success has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Secondary Academy for Success rank among high schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Secondary Academy for Success ranks #5 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 Secondary Academy for Success a good school?
Secondary Academy for Success earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. 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 Secondary Academy for Success, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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