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Edmonds Heights K-12

23200 100th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98020Edmonds School District
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG12Non-Charter
535
Students
Total enrolled
$21,221
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
48% vs nat'l
25.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
62% vs nat'l
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
11% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 535 students in grades KG–12 in Edmonds, Washington.
48% above average funding
District spends $21,221 per pupil, 48% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Edmonds Heights K-12 is a large other in Edmonds, Washington, serving grades KG–12 with 535 students. The district invests $21,221 per student — 48% above the national average of $14,347, with a 25.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Edmonds Heights K-12

535
Total Students
25.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution259 male · 272 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 131 students
Student Composition
8%
71%
10%
Asian8%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530240003139

Academic Outcomes at Edmonds Heights K-12

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 94th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98020

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,221Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,221
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,337
Student Support$4,032
Administration$2,547
Operations$3,183
Other$2,122
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,221 spent per student, an estimated $9,401 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
30%
State government
61.2%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal programs
9.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,221/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location
CountySnohomish County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (425)431-7840
NCES ID: 530240003139
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Edmonds seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
23200 100th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98020
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.