Bothell High School

Summary:

Bothell High School is a public high school serving 1,764 students in grades 9-12, located in Bothell, Washington, and part of the highly-ranked Northshore School District. This diverse school consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that exceed state and district averages.

Bothell High School's standout metrics include a 96.5% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and strong performance across student subgroups. The school ranks among the top Washington high schools for Asian and African American students, as well as for English Language Learners. When compared to nearby schools like Woodinville High School and Innovation Lab High School, Bothell High School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency and graduation rates.

While Bothell High School's overall performance is exceptional, there are a few areas for potential improvement, such as strengthening science instruction to boost proficiency on the WCAS assessment. Nevertheless, this high-achieving school consistently ranks among the top 10-25% of Washington high schools, making it a standout choice for families in the Northshore School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9130 NE 180 St
       Bothell, WA  98011-3360


(425) 408-7000

District: Northshore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,686 Help


Feeder schools for Bothell High School:

Elementary:    Frank Love Elementary
    Lockwood Elementary
    Maywood Hills Elementary
    Shelton View Elementary
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Middle:    Canyon Park Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  1,764

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.6%
Asian:
15.4%
Hispanic:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Compare Details Bothell High School ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bothell High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bothell High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.6%), Asian (15.4%), Hispanic (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bothell High School is 19.6. 4 high schools in the Northshore School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bothell High School is $16,686, which is the 4th highest among 6 high schools in the Northshore School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bothell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bothell High School 78th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Bothell High School in the ranking list.)

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Northshore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northshore School District 10th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bothell High School

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Rank History for all students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.01 37th 390 90.5%
2005 81.72 51st 394 87.1%
2006 84.66 35th 395 91.1%
2007 82.26 45th 399 88.7%
2008 84.88 34th 396 91.4%
2009 83.85 39th 402 90.3%
2010 85.75 31st 423 92.7%
2011 76.32 34th 440 92.3%
2012 79.41 28th 450 93.8%
2013 78.87 32nd 454 93.0%
2015 55.73 127th 341 62.8%
2016 89.19 17th 306 94.4%
2017 84.95 22nd 301 92.7%
2018 84.17 30th 315 90.5%
2019 73.15 94th 417 77.5%
2021 86.92 45th 455 90.1%
2022 73.02 100th 434 77.0%
2023 81.77 64th 442 85.5%
2024 75.91 78th 437 82.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.13 31st 91 65.9%
2019 60.99 55th 163 66.3%
2021 80.29 27th 195 86.2%
2022 51.61 85th 179 52.5%
2023 63.59 50th 166 69.9%
2024 57.69 57th 161 64.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.47 10th 65 84.6%
2019 91.39 4th 69 94.2%
2021 67.60 18th 102 82.4%
2024 60.11 19th 68 72.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.84 10th 139 92.8%
2019 53.60 49th 128 61.7%
2021 76.71 22nd 212 89.6%
2022 50.12 56th 130 56.9%
2023 54.62 38th 110 65.5%
2024 49.53 43rd 110 60.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.03 38th 227 83.3%
2019 61.84 105th 344 69.5%
2021 70.10 70th 392 82.1%
2022 69.23 87th 370 76.5%
2023 62.07 116th 362 68.0%
2024 56.61 135th 356 62.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.27 40th 243 83.5%
2019 71.93 89th 358 75.1%
2021 84.57 38th 390 90.3%
2022 74.63 76th 368 79.3%
2023 75.78 77th 357 78.4%
2024 70.50 82nd 347 76.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.32 23rd 254 90.9%
2019 72.43 79th 355 77.7%
2021 87.32 36th 395 90.9%
2022 68.75 110th 363 69.7%
2023 82.75 48th 358 86.6%
2024 75.13 70th 362 80.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.30 44th 121 63.6%
2021 86.23 15th 136 89.0%
2022 74.94 30th 124 75.8%
2023 69.67 33rd 118 72.0%
2024 74.60 28th 113 75.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.27 4th 111 96.4%
2022 97.02 1st 89 98.9%
2023 57.40 30th 78 61.5%
2024 74.14 11th 70 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.45 30th 156 80.8%
2019 70.09 55th 241 77.2%
2021 68.78 60th 278 78.4%
2022 56.75 94th 261 64.0%
2023 64.99 71st 249 71.5%
2024 56.41 100th 248 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bothell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.80 24th 222 89.2%
2019 70.26 100th 382 73.8%
2021 81.64 56th 413 86.4%
2022 66.97 120th 390 69.2%
2023 80.77 55th 379 85.5%
2024 69.83 95th 374 74.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a student
Thursday, June 25, 2020

Open Quote Do not send your child here if you want a good experience.
This school is shady as all hell, and the teachers won’t treat you with respect. One teacher was threatening me and backed me up into a wall.
I have PTSD and hardly got any support here, rather just saying I’m the one to blame for my own problems, and that I just have to “deal with it”. I was a 2020 graduate and am now a college student and realizing just how awful the high school treated me, my college treats me with respect, whereas this school didn’t.
So if you’re “”normal””, send your kid here, if you have mental disabilities, do not go here. They are VERY uneducated. Close Quote


by a student on FaceBook
Friday, April 22, 2016

Open Quote I was a former student here (Class of 2011), and my experience was just average. School academics here are strong and you would typically find motivated peers and above-average teachers who cultivate/foster a positive learning environment. But besides that, there's not much else going for it that really left a strong mark on me five years later. I remember encountering a handful of ignorant teachers/mentors here, who gave special treatment to athletes and played favorites in classrooms often. This is not a good place for students who need to seek counselors or find resources for mental health services - I felt left behind in many cases and most were condescending or down-right rude. A few teachers often joined in on in-class bullying to make snide remarks in class to certain students who were challenged with unknown intellectual disabilities and/or self-esteem problems. I've always felt uncomfortable in classrooms during my time here, and it amazed me how the majority of my class were ignorant to it.

On a more positive note, I do remember a few amazing teachers who really cared to speak to students and understand them individually, motivate them, and cared to ask if everything was O.K. I'm sure much has changed since 2011, but it's disappointing to look back at my high school experience with indifference and forgetfulness. The overall environment of the school hinged upon your popularity, as perceived by others. It's a disappointing experience for me, and I know for certain I wasn't alone on it. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Open Quote Great school, great community. My daughter actually looks forward to going everyday. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bothell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1130 8 42 25 10 n/a n/a 0 1215
1989 1143 4 39 17 9 n/a n/a 0 1212
1990 1162 4 45 13 12 n/a n/a 0 1236
1991 1129 9 47 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1211
1992 1131 12 55 20 5 n/a n/a 0 1223
1993 1177 20 70 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1295
1994 1211 13 85 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1340
1995 1276 13 102 28 10 n/a n/a 0 1429
1996 1276 13 102 28 10 n/a n/a 0 1429
1997 1306 15 101 39 12 n/a n/a 0 1473
1998 1276 13 102 28 10 n/a n/a 0 1429
1999 1360 14 108 46 14 n/a n/a 0 1542
2000 1333 23 98 39 12 n/a n/a 0 1505
2001 1407 25 112 49 13 n/a n/a 0 1606
2002 1338 33 120 56 15 n/a n/a 0 1562
2003 1338 33 120 56 15 n/a n/a 0 1562
2004 1342 29 125 60 22 n/a n/a 0 1578
2005 1331 40 123 79 23 n/a n/a 0 1596
2006 1403 42 133 97 21 n/a n/a 0 1696
2007 1368 36 146 98 15 n/a n/a 16 1679
2008 1357 32 162 115 19 n/a n/a 30 1715
2009 1315 32 178 121 20 n/a n/a 41 1707
2010 1256 33 183 114 15 n/a n/a 52 1653
2011 1169 30 179 131 7 5 37 0 1558
2012 1160 31 198 149 9 6 52 0 1605
2013 1079 30 195 188 11 9 70 0 1582
2014 1059 34 193 177 18 11 81 0 1573
2015 1059 38 199 175 14 7 113 0 1605
2016 1037 50 224 204 15 5 115 0 1650
2017 1035 58 253 230 14 1 141 0 1732
2018 979 52 170 234 10 6 125 0 1576
2019 905 40 162 209 4 5 129 0 1454
2020 994 32 190 233 2 4 150 2 1607
2021 1063 34 198 263 3 0 162 3 1726
2022 1003 44 246 277 4 0 183 13 1770
2023 964 48 272 269 5 2 186 18 1764

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bothell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1215 54.0 22.5 0
1989 1212 53.0 22.8 n/a
1990 1236 53.6 23.0 0
1991 1211 58.3 20.7 n/a
1992 1223 58.6 20.8 n/a
1993 1295 57.6 22.5 n/a
1994 1340 58.9 22.8 n/a
1995 1429 64.6 22.1 n/a
1996 1429 64.6 22.1 n/a
1997 1473 69.8 21.1 n/a
1998 1429 67.0 21.3 n/a
1999 1542 70.1 22.0 n/a
2000 1505 68.1 22.1 n/a
2001 1606 67.3 23.9 n/a
2002 1562 70.8 22.1 6.8
2003 1562 70.8 22.1 6.8
2004 1578 73.0 21.6 9.5
2005 1596 73.2 21.8 10.9
2006 1696 74.9 22.6 13.5
2007 1679 80.2 20.9 12.4
2008 1715 73.6 23.3 13.4
2009 1707 73.6 23.2 14.1
2010 1653 69.5 23.7 15.9
2011 1558 67.9 22.9 16.4
2012 1605 67.1 23.8 19
2013 1582 65.9 23.9 21.6
2014 1573 n/a n/a 19.2
2015 1605 71.0 22.6 19.3
2016 1650 73.0 22.6 19.3
2017 1732 73.2 23.6 18.8
2018 1576 68.0 23.1 17.7
2019 1454 65.4 22.2 17.2
2020 1607 75.3 21.3 16.8
2021 1726 82.0 21.0 15.3
2022 1770 84.3 20.9 18
2023 1764 89.6 19.6 22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bothell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1215 54.0 22.5 0
1989 1212 53.0 22.8 n/a
1990 1236 53.6 23.0 0
1991 1211 58.3 20.7 n/a
1992 1223 58.6 20.8 n/a
1993 1295 57.6 22.5 n/a
1994 1340 58.9 22.8 n/a
1995 1429 64.6 22.1 n/a
1996 1429 64.6 22.1 n/a
1997 1473 69.8 21.1 n/a
1998 1429 67.0 21.3 n/a
1999 1542 70.1 22.0 n/a
2000 1505 68.1 22.1 n/a
2001 1606 67.3 23.9 n/a
2002 1562 70.8 22.1 6.8
2003 1562 70.8 22.1 6.8
2004 1578 73.0 21.6 9.5
2005 1596 73.2 21.8 10.9
2006 1696 74.9 22.6 13.5
2007 1679 80.2 20.9 12.4
2008 1715 73.6 23.3 13.4
2009 1707 73.6 23.2 14.1
2010 1653 69.5 23.7 15.9
2011 1558 67.9 22.9 16.4
2012 1605 67.1 23.8 19
2013 1582 65.9 23.9 21.6
2014 1573 n/a n/a 19.2
2015 1605 71.0 22.6 19.3
2016 1650 73.0 22.6 19.3
2017 1732 73.2 23.6 18.8
2018 1576 68.0 23.1 17.7
2019 1454 65.4 22.2 17.2
2020 1607 75.3 21.3 16.8
2021 1726 82.0 21.0 15.3
2022 1770 84.3 20.9 18
2023 1764 89.6 19.6 22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Bothell High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201967.7%0.4%0.6%2.7%97.9%98.0%97.8%97.5%98.0%98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bothell High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $500 (3.5%) $13,838 (96.5%) $14,338
2020 $145 (1.4%) $10,484 (98.6%) $10,629
2021 $431 (2.9%) $14,552 (97.1%) $14,982
2022 $553 (3.3%) $16,133 (96.7%) $16,686

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bothell High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 417 High schoolsRanks 64th of 442 High schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bothell High School)8782
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore School District)88.883.8
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Bothell High School)61.451.2
 10.2%
   10th Grade Math (Northshore School District)66.857.9
 8.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Bothell High School)47.258.7
 11.4%
   11th Grade Science (Northshore School District)66.366.2
 0.1%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bothell High School)8782
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Northshore School District)77.773.5
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Bothell High School)61.451.2
 10.2%
   All Grades Math (Northshore School District)69.463.1
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Bothell High School)47.258.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Science (Northshore School District)68.867.8
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14541764
 21.3%
African American4048
 20%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian162272
 67.9%
Hispanic209269
 28.7%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White905964
 6.5%
Two or More Races129186
 44.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.2%22.8%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bothell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,764 students attended Bothell High School.

Bothell High School ranks 78th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bothell High School are 55% White, 15% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Not Specified.

Bothell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Frank Love Elementary
Elementary : Lockwood Elementary
Elementary : Maywood Hills Elementary
Elementary : Shelton View Elementary
Elementary : Westhill Elementary
Middle : Canyon Park Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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