- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shoreline, WA
Shorecrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Shorecrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530792001315
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shorecrest High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #13 of 15
- public schools in Shoreline · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shorecrest High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shorecrest High School ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Shoreline, WA.
School address
District: Shoreline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530792001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Shorecrest High School held near 1,527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 59.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 530792001315 · Shoreline, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,565 enr · 26.1:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Shorewood High School (1,544 students)
Shorecrest High School held near 1,527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 59.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Shorecrest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shorecrest High School
1,565 students
- Shorewood High
Shorewood High School
1,544 students
- Albert Einstei
Albert Einstein Middle School
1,032 students
- Kellogg Middle
Kellogg Middle School
991 students
- Meridian Park 589
Meridian Park Elementary School
589 students
- Briarcrest Ele 454
Briarcrest Elementary
454 students
What this shows Shorecrest High School reports 1,565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shorecrest High School compares
Shorecrest High School 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,565 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,565
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 11.1%
African American 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Shorecrest High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shoreline School District reports $17,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shorecrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert Einstein Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridian Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briarcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shorecrest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Shoreline
1 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 (~1,565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shorecrest High School
How many students attend Shorecrest High School?
Shorecrest High School has 1,565 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shoreline, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,507 (2022-23) → 1,527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shorecrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shorecrest High School is 26.1:1, which is 48% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shorecrest High School?
22.4% of students at Shorecrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shorecrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Shorecrest High School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Shoreline, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shorecrest High School?
Shorecrest High School 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 Shorecrest High School rank among public schools in Shoreline?
By Resource Investment Index, Shorecrest High School ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Shoreline, 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 Shoreline on the city page.
What other schools are in Shoreline School District?
Besides Shorecrest High School, Shoreline School District also operates Shorewood High School (1,544 students), Albert Einstein Middle School (1,032 students), and Kellogg Middle School (991 students). See the Shoreline School District district page for the complete list.