At a glance
Reported students
1,643
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
627
Bonney Lake High School: 1,643 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
20.5:1 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
- 1,611
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
What the reported data says about Bonney Lake High School
Bonney Lake High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bonney Lake. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. NCES reports 1,643 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, close to 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 White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. 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 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bonney Lake High School
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.31 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.31
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black3%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial10.9%
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
16 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.
Other schools in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sumner High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,857 reported students
Mountain View Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
937 reported students
Lakeridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
763 reported students
Sumner Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
674 reported students
Donald Eismann Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
648 reported students
Maple Lawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
628 reported students
Public schools near Bonney Lake 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.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School High · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | 09–12 | 1,857 | 4.2 mi |
| Orting High School High · Orting School District | 09–12 | 876 | 4.4 mi |
| White River High School High · White River School District | 09–12 | 1,340 | 4.6 mi |
| White River Reengagement Program High · White River School District | 09–12 | 40 | 4.6 mi |
| E B Walker High School High · Puyallup School District | 08–12 | 120 | 6.2 mi |
| Emerald Ridge High School High · Puyallup School District | 10–12 | 1,599 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bonney Lake High School
What grades does Bonney Lake High School serve?
Bonney Lake High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
How many students attend Bonney Lake High School?
Bonney Lake High School reported 1,643 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,611 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bonney Lake High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 1,643 students and 80.2 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 Bonney Lake High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bonney Lake High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumner-Bonney Lake School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bonney Lake High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.5% 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 Bonney Lake High School in?
Bonney Lake High School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, based in Sumner, WA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bonney Lake High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sumner High School (4.2 mi), Orting High School (4.4 mi), White River High School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.