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North Creek High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Bothell, WA · NCES 530591003617

At a glance

Reported students

1,910

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

86.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington high enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

501.5

North Creek High School: 1,910 reported students.

State peer staffing position

73rd percentile

22:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,696
Teachers (FTE)
76.8
Student–teacher ratio
22.1:1

What the reported data says about North Creek High School

North Creek High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bothell. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Northshore School District. NCES reports 1,910 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22:1, above the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (46.6%) and White (29.5%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 25 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking North Creek High School

  1. 1How do the reported 22:1 student–teacher ratio and 86.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
5.1%
Students with disabilities
12.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
20.1%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5.2
Nurses (FTE)
1.1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White29.5%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black3.2%
  • Asian46.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial7.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

25 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near North Creek High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Secondary Academy for Success

High · Northshore School District

09–12762 mi
Innovation Lab High School

High · Northshore School District

09–122522.3 mi
Lynnwood High School

High · Edmonds School District

09–121,3352.7 mi
Northshore Online Reengagement Program

High · Northshore School District

09–12123.3 mi
Henry M. Jackson High School

High · Everett School District

09–122,1483.6 mi
Glacier Peak High School

High · Snohomish School District

09–121,6423.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about North Creek High School

What grades does North Creek High School serve?

North Creek High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Northshore School District.

How many students attend North Creek High School?

North Creek High School reported 1,910 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,696 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at North Creek High School?

The calculated ratio is 22:1, based on 1,910 students and 86.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is North Creek High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

North Creek High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northshore School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of North Creek High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

20.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is North Creek High School in?

North Creek High School is part of Northshore School District, based in Bothell, WA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near North Creek High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Secondary Academy for Success (2 mi), Innovation Lab High School (2.3 mi), Lynnwood High School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.