Enrollment
1,565
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530792001315
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shorecrest High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shorecrest High School
Shorecrest High School is a large high school in Shoreline, Washington, enrolling 1,565 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 48% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,565 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shoreline's high schools, it stands alongside Shorewood High School (1,544 students): Shorecrest High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.1:1 vs 23.4:1).
Shoreline School District also operates Shorewood High School (1,544 students) and Albert Einstein Middle School (1,032 students) alongside Shorecrest 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 Shorecrest High School compares
Shorecrest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shoreline School District, which includes Shorecrest High School.
$16,858
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 56.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~1,565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (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 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.
Is Shorecrest High School a good school?
Shorecrest High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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