Enrollment
266
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Redmond, WA
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center
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.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423003289
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 66.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Redmond, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423003289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
66.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+278% 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
What stands out at Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Redmond, Washington, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run heavy: 66.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 278% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.7% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Redmond's high schools, it stands alongside Redmond High School (2,304 students): Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (66.5:1 vs 21.9:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center.
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 Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center compares
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 66.5:1 | ▲ 278% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 96% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
66.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
66.5:1
students per teacher
- 278% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center.
$16,269
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Redmond
2 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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~66.5:1)
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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 66.5:1, which is 278% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 324% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Redmond, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center rank among high schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Redmond, 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 Redmond on the city page.
Is Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center a good school?
Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Lake Washington School District?
Besides Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.
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