- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shoreline, WA
Shorewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Shorewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530792001317
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shorewood High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Shoreline · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shorewood High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shorewood High School ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Shoreline, WA.
School address
District: Shoreline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530792001317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Shorewood High School held near 1,555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.9 → 68.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530792001317 · Shoreline, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,544 enr · 23.4:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Shorecrest High School (1,565 students)
Shorewood High School held near 1,555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.9 → 68.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Shorewood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shorecrest Hig
Shorecrest High School
1,565 students
- This school
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 Shorewood High School reports 1,544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shorewood High School compares
Shorewood 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,544 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,544
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$17,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 14.8%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Shorewood High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Shorewood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorecrest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert Einstein Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Shorewood 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 (~1,544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shorewood High School
How many students attend Shorewood High School?
Shorewood High School has 1,544 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shoreline, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,538 (2022-23) → 1,555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shorewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shorewood High School is 23.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shorewood High School?
20.6% of students at Shorewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shorewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Shorewood High School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Shoreline, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shorewood High School?
Shorewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Shorewood High School rank among public schools in Shoreline?
By Resource Investment Index, Shorewood High School ranks #12 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 Shorewood High School, Shoreline School District also operates Shorecrest High School (1,565 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.