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Northshore School District

Washington · Public School District
39
Schools
22,944
Students
$20,864
Per-Pupil Spend
+45% nat'l
17.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Northshore School District is a public school district in Washington serving 22,944 students across 39 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,864 is above average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (39)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Canyon Park Middle School06–08889
Kenmore Middle School06–08718
Leota Middle School06–08839
Northshore Middle School06–08827
Skyview Middle School06–081,157
Timbercrest Middle School06–08661
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northshore NetworksKG–12434
Northshore Special ServicesPK–12100
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,864+45% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
35%
State
59.1%
Local (property tax)
35.4%
Federal
5.5%

State funding accounts for 59% 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
39
Schools
22,944
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,864 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 39 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northshore School District?
Northshore School District has 39 public schools, serving a total of 22,944 students.
What is the graduation rate for Northshore School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Northshore School District spend per student?
Northshore School District spends $20,864 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Northshore School District?
18% of students in Northshore School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Northshore School District?
No, Northshore School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Northshore School District serve?
Northshore School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Northshore School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Northshore School District is 50/100. 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.