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Shoreline School District

Washington · Public School District
18
Schools
9,564
Students
$20,119
Per-Pupil Spend
+40% nat'l
31.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
90.5%
Graduation Rate
+4.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Shoreline School District is a public school district in Washington serving 9,564 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,119 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albert Einstein Middle School06–081,009
Kellogg Middle School06–08981
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Shorecrest High School09–121,507
Shorewood High School09–121,538
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edwin Pratt Learning CenterPK–PK323
Fircrest Residential HabilitationKG–121
Handicapped Contractual ServicesPK–1248
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,119+40% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
35%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
35.2%
Federal
8.6%

State funding accounts for 56% 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
18
Schools
9,564
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.5% graduation rate — 4.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,119 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shoreline School District?
Shoreline School District has 18 public schools, serving a total of 9,564 students.
What is the graduation rate for Shoreline School District?
The graduation rate is 90.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Shoreline School District spend per student?
Shoreline School District spends $20,119 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Shoreline School District?
31% of students in Shoreline School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Shoreline School District?
No, Shoreline School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Shoreline School District serve?
Shoreline School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Shoreline School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Shoreline School District is 49/100. 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.