Is North Creek High School a good school?

Yes. North Creek High School ranks in the top 8.5% of Washington high schools.

How many students attend North Creek High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,781 students attended North Creek High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Creek High School?

Students at North Creek High School are 42% Asian, 36% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into North Creek High School?

North Creek High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Canyon Creek Elementary Elementary : Fernwood Elementary Elementary : Kokanee Elementary Elementary : Ruby Bridges Elementary Middle : Skyview Middle School

North Creek High School

Summary:

North Creek High School is a public high school located in Bothell, Washington, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,781 students. As part of the highly-ranked Northshore School District, North Creek consistently performs among the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 37th out of 437 Washington high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, North Creek High School excels, with students significantly outperforming state averages in standardized tests for English Language Arts (84.01% proficient vs. 52.63% statewide), Math (64.1% vs. 41.68%), and Science (66.2% vs. 49.73%). The school also maintains an impressive 96.6% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. North Creek's diverse student population includes 35.54% White, 41.83% Asian, 11.01% Hispanic, 2.53% African American, and 8.09% two or more races, reflecting the school's commitment to inclusivity.

When compared to nearby high schools, North Creek stands out. For example, Bothell High School and Woodinville High School, also in the Northshore District, have lower proficiency rates in core subjects. North Creek's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (16.28%) suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to schools like Mariner High School (67.08% free/reduced lunch) and Lynnwood High School (48.71% free/reduced lunch). While North Creek excels overall, the school's performance for English Language Learners and special education students indicates potential areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3613 191st PL SE
Bothell, WA 98012

(425) 408-8800

District: Northshore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,176

Feeder schools for North Creek High School:

Elementary:	Canyon Creek Elementary
	Fernwood Elementary
	Kokanee Elementary
	Ruby Bridges Elementary
Middle:	Skyview Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 1,781

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

41.8%

White:

35.5%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Creek High School ranks better than 91.5% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Creek High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details North Creek High School has the largest high school student body size in the Northshore School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (41.8%), White (35.5%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Creek High School is 20.5. 5 high schools in the Northshore School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Creek High School employs 86.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Creek High School is $16,176. 5 high schools in the Northshore School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Creek High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Creek High School 37^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See North Creek High School in the ranking list.)

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Northshore School District:

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

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Rank History for North Creek High School

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Rank History for all students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	92.31	19^th	417	95.4%
2021	89.57	30^th	455	93.4%
2022	88.75	35^th	434	91.9%
2023	88.99	40^th	442	91.0%
2024	90.52	37^th	437	91.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	86.10	18^th	163	89.0%
2021	63.75	60^th	195	69.2%
2022	56.55	73^rd	179	59.2%
2023	63.98	49^th	166	70.5%
2024	63.55	50^th	161	68.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	66.21	21^st	102	79.4%
2022	35.13	42^nd	70	40.0%
2023	68.99	7^th	44	84.1%
2024	32.13	42^nd	68	38.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	83.47	14^th	128	89.1%
2021	64.85	35^th	212	83.5%
2022	31.49	100^th	130	23.1%
2023	69.56	25^th	110	77.3%
2024	58.89	32^nd	110	70.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	92.28	11^th	344	96.8%
2021	74.44	52^nd	392	86.7%
2022	60.40	124^th	370	66.5%
2023	69.67	72^nd	362	80.1%
2024	67.05	81^st	356	77.2%

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Rank History for Female students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	91.28	21^st	358	94.1%
2021	88.97	30^th	390	92.3%
2022	88.83	28^th	368	92.4%
2023	90.10	28^th	357	92.2%
2024	89.31	32^nd	347	90.8%

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Rank History for Male students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	93.07	16^th	355	95.5%
2021	89.28	29^th	395	92.7%
2022	86.19	41^st	363	88.7%
2023	86.28	40^th	358	88.8%
2024	88.40	38^th	362	89.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	90.99	7^th	121	94.2%
2021	85.87	17^th	136	87.5%
2022	89.91	12^th	124	90.3%
2023	86.91	19^th	118	83.9%
2024	84.27	20^th	113	82.3%

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Rank History for African American students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	92.55	5^th	86	94.2%
2021	67.21	27^th	111	75.7%
2022	73.43	17^th	89	80.9%
2023	71.50	14^th	78	82.1%
2024	52.35	32^nd	70	54.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	91.46	15^th	241	93.8%
2021	58.19	94^th	278	66.2%
2022	52.92	107^th	261	59.0%
2023	46.11	127^th	249	49.0%
2024	56.01	103^rd	248	58.5%

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Rank History for White students at North Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	85.88	28^th	382	92.7%
2021	76.94	72^nd	413	82.6%
2022	76.16	76^th	390	80.5%
2023	73.15	84^th	379	77.8%
2024	80.64	55^th	374	85.3%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Creek High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	637	24	369	151	9	2	88	0	1280
2019	806	35	469	181	12	6	109	1	1619
2020	800	43	551	190	11	9	116	2	1722
2021	772	42	625	179	9	6	120	10	1763
2022	666	43	662	177	4	3	132	11	1698
2023	633	45	745	196	0	3	144	15	1781

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 North Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1280	56.7	22.5	12.4
2019	1619	73.2	22.1	13.3
2020	1722	82.9	20.7	13.9
2021	1763	85.3	20.6	11.8
2022	1698	83.6	20.3	13.8
2023	1781	86.5	20.5	16.3

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 North Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1280	56.7	22.5	12.4
2019	1619	73.2	22.1	13.3
2020	1722	82.9	20.7	13.9
2021	1763	85.3	20.6	11.8
2022	1698	83.6	20.3	13.8
2023	1781	86.5	20.5	16.3

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.

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