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Lake Stevens School District

Washington · Public School District
15
Schools
9,687
Students
$18,088
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
31.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lake Stevens School District is a public school district in Washington serving 9,687 students across 15 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,088 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Glenwood ElementaryKG–05644
Highland ElementaryPK–05590
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolPK–05769
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary SchoolKG–05533
Skyline ElementaryPK–05579
Stevens Creek ElementaryKG–05607
Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolPK–05620
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Stevens Middle School06–07656
North Lake Middle School06–07789
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Stevens Sr High School10–122,140
Outcomes for Academic Resilience08–120
Prove High School09–120
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cavelero Mid High School08–091,501
Early Learning CenterPK–PK246
HomelinkKG–1213
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,088+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
21%
State
72.2%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal
6.8%

State funding accounts for 72% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
9,687
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,088 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Stevens School District?
Lake Stevens School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,687 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lake Stevens School District?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lake Stevens School District spend per student?
Lake Stevens School District spends $18,088 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lake Stevens School District?
32% of students in Lake Stevens School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lake Stevens School District?
No, Lake Stevens School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lake Stevens School District serve?
Lake Stevens School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lake Stevens School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lake Stevens School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.