Enrollment
266
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 530423003289
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center — Redmond, WA
Federal NCES profile for Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 12/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
58.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+230% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center reports 266 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 58.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 230% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 270% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 1.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 96% below the Washington average and 97% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lake Washington School District spends $19,952 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.6% from the state, and 5.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 58.8:1 | ▲ 230% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 96% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 96% 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
58.8:1
students per teacher
— 230% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,952
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 266 Top 32% in Washington — larger than 68% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 58.8:1 +230% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 1.7% -96% vs state
NCES ID 530423003289
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Asian 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.8%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center.
$19,952
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 5.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center
How many students attend Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center?
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center has 266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redmond, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center is 58.8:1, which is 230% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 270% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center?
1.7% of students at Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center?
The largest demographic group at Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center is White at 49.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Redmond, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center?
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.