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Bothell High School

9130 NE 180 ST, Bothell, WA 98011Northshore School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,764
Students
Total enrolled
90%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$20,864
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 45% vs nat'l
19.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 28% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,764 students in grades 09–12 in Bothell, Washington.
45% above average funding
District spends $20,864 per pupil, 45% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bothell High School is a very large high in Bothell, Washington, serving grades 09–12 with 1,764 students. The district invests $20,864 per student — 45% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 23% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 90% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Bothell High School

1,764
Total Students
19.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
23%
Free Lunch
90
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution911 male · 835 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility23%
National avg 52% · 402 students
Student Composition
15%
55%
15%
11%
Asian15%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black3%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530591000876

Academic Outcomes at Bothell High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
90%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 92th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98011

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,864Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,864
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,180
Student Support$3,964
Administration$2,504
Operations$3,130
Other$2,086
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,864 spent per student, an estimated $9,243 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
35%
State government
59.1%
Local (property tax)
35.4%
Federal programs
5.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 90% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $20,864/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Canyon Creek ElementaryFernwood ElementaryWoodmoor ElementaryKokanee Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
Skyview Middle SchoolCanyon Park Middle SchoolLeota Middle SchoolNorthshore Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
North Creek High SchoolWoodinville HSInglemoor HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorthshore School District →
Phone: (425)408-7000
NCES ID: 530591000876
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bothell seeking a public high 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.

More in Northshore School District
High
North Creek High School
1,781 students · 09–12
● 48 opp16% FRL
High
Woodinville HS
1,621 students · 09–12
● 49 opp12% FRL
High
Inglemoor HS
1,542 students · 09–12
● 52 opp20% FRL
Mid
Skyview Middle School
1,157 students · 06–08
● 50 opp17% FRL
Elem
Canyon Creek Elementary
986 students · PK–05
● 50 opp14% FRL
Mid
Canyon Park Middle School
889 students · 06–08
● 50 opp21% FRL
Mid
Leota Middle School
839 students · 06–08
● 49 opp16% FRL
Mid
Northshore Middle School
827 students · 06–08
● 55 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9130 NE 180 ST, Bothell, WA 98011
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.

High
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.