Innovation Lab High School

Summary:

Innovation Lab High School is a small, public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bothell, Washington, part of the highly-ranked Northshore School District. With just 219 students, this innovative school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance and strong support for diverse student populations.

Innovation Lab High School's students excel on standardized tests, with 87.27% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50.91% in Math, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school also shines in Science, with 81.82% of students proficient or better. Innovation Lab High School's diverse student body, with 61.19% White, 12.33% Hispanic, and 10.96% Asian students, contributes to its rich learning environment. The school's exceptional support for special education, low-income, and other underserved populations is particularly noteworthy, with the school ranking among the top in the state for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Northshore School District, such as Inglemoor High School and North Creek High School, Innovation Lab High School stands out for its smaller size, more personalized attention, and exceptional academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. While the school serves a slightly more affluent student population, its unique educational approach and focus on innovation appear to be key factors in its success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2020 224th Street SE
Bothell, WA 98021

(425) 408-6200

District: Northshore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,436

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.1%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Asian:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Innovation Lab High School ranks better than 92.7% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.1%), Hispanic (10.5%), Asian (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovation Lab High School is 13.9, which is the 2^nd best among 6 high schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)

Compare Innovation Lab High School employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Lab High School is $22,436, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 high schools in the Northshore School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Innovation Lab High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Innovation Lab High School 32^nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Innovation Lab High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Innovation Lab High School

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Rank History for all students at Innovation Lab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	94.93	15^th	455	96.7%
2022	91.26	29^th	434	93.3%
2023	94.61	16^th	442	96.4%
2024	92.15	32^nd	437	92.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Innovation Lab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.60	64^th	195	67.2%
2023	56.40	62^nd	166	62.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Innovation Lab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	99.54	1^st	212	99.5%
2022	99.00	2^nd	130	98.5%
2023	95.73	6^th	110	94.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Innovation Lab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.77	2^nd	392	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Innovation Lab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	96.73	11^th	390	97.2%
2022	85.34	36^th	368	90.2%
2023	95.30	13^th	357	96.4%
2024	89.73	29^th	347	91.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Innovation Lab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	93.11	15^th	395	96.2%
2022	93.17	18^th	363	95.0%
2023	90.94	27^th	358	92.5%
2024	86.40	46^th	362	87.3%

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Rank History for White students at Innovation Lab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	90.17	23^rd	413	94.4%
2022	87.17	29^th	390	92.6%
2023	91.88	15^th	379	96.0%
2024	93.71	17^th	374	95.5%

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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

Review counts

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50%

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by a parent
Thursday, April 27, 2023

I have three students at ILHS (a Senior and two Freshman) and my kids have always been part of the public school system.

I can say, without reservation, that ILHS has provided the most supportive, and learning conducive environment I've encountered within public education.

The teachers and staff show an unwavering level of care for the students. My kids have gained confidence in their abilities and feel supported.

Teachers manage to set strong expectations, while allowing students flexibility to explore. The Mastery Learning Model encourages students to truly understand the curriculum, rather than cramming info just long enough to pass a test, then forget.

On a social level, I've noticed that there is a large neurodiverse student population, along with a sizeable LGBTQIA student body. These are both groups who know what it's like to go through school dealing with bullies and harassment. As a result, you don't see much bullying here. These kids are hyper aware of that sort of thing and shut it down quickly. While there are certainly still groups and cliques, they still manage to be a cohesive group when it comes to social support, watching out for problematic behavior from their peers, and make sure people feel welcome. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

TBH pretty mid. It's better than a lot of other schools there are in this district. (IE North Creek & Woodenville aka Pedos and Drugs) but yk, classic high school things over there.
ILHS trys to be innovative, but fails at most aspects of that. Teachers are SUUUPEER nice though i like the teachers alot. also the learning structure is a E P N U grading system, so no A-F stuff.
No sports are avalible at this school, which im fine with. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Innovation Lab High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2021	82	4	28	10	0	13	2	139
2022	115	5	24	20	1	21	3	189
2023	134	0	24	27	0	23	11	219
2024	159	5	24	26	1	23	10	248

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 Innovation Lab High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	139	8.5	16.2	7.9
2022	189	14.7	12.7	11.6
2023	219	16.2	13.5	11.9
2024	248	17.8	13.9	12.1

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 Innovation Lab High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	139	8.5	16.2	7.9
2022	189	14.7	12.7	11.6
2023	219	16.2	13.5	11.9
2024	248	17.8	13.9	12.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Innovation Lab High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$285 (1.5%)	$18,938 (98.5%)	$19,223
2022	$485 (2.2%)	$21,951 (97.8%)	$22,436

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Schools Near Innovation Lab High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Innovation Lab High School	Public	9-12	2020 224th Street SE	Bothell	98021	Snohomish County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-6200	248	18	13.9	12.1%	159 (64.1%)	5 (2.0%)	26 (10.5%)	24 (9.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.3%)	92.1	32^nd of 437 public high schools	92.7%		94.6	16^th of 442 public high schools	96.4%	16	81.8	81.8	87.3	87.3	50.9	50.9	$22,436	$485	$21,951
Secondary Academy for Success	Public	9-12	22107 23rd Dr SE	Bothell	98021	Snohomish County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-6600	107	10	10.4	45.8%	53 (49.5%)	4 (3.7%)	22 (20.6%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.1%)	71.9	100^th of 437 public high schools	77.1%		61.2	153^rd of 442 public high schools	65.4%	53	56.5	56.5	73.7	73.7			$32,418	$2,061	$30,357
Northshore Online Reengagement Program	Public	9-12	3330 Monte Villa Parkway	Bothell	98021	Snohomish County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-6605	12	0		25.0%	7 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)							$5,227	$390	$4,837
North Creek High School	Public	9-12	3613 191st PL SE	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-8800	1,917	91	21.1	18.2%	630 (32.9%)	54 (2.8%)	220 (11.5%)	855 (44.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	145 (7.6%)	90.5	37^th of 437 public high schools	91.5%		89	40^th of 442 public high schools	91.0%	3	66.2	66.2	84.0	84.0	64.1	64.1	$16,176	$424	$15,752
Bothell High School	Public	9-12	9130 NE 180 St	Bothell	98011	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-7000	1,766	89	19.9	24.6%	936 (53.0%)	52 (2.9%)	277 (15.7%)	281 (15.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	198 (11.2%)	75.9	78^th of 437 public high schools	82.2%		81.8	64^th of 442 public high schools	85.5%	14	47.1	47.1	84.8	84.8	52.8	52.8	$16,686	$553	$16,133
Woodinville High School	Public	9-12	19819 136 NE	Woodinville	98072	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-7400	1,664	81	20.6	14.8%	1,089 (65.4%)	28 (1.7%)	187 (11.2%)	196 (11.8%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	148 (8.9%)	93.4	26^th of 437 public high schools	94.1%		92.1	29^th of 442 public high schools	93.4%	3	72.9	72.9	86.6	86.6	62.2	62.2	$16,660	$488	$16,173
Lynnwood High School	Public	9-12	18218 North Rd	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7520	1,375	60	22.9	53.9%	457 (33.2%)	149 (10.8%)	433 (31.5%)	265 (19.3%)	6 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	39 (2.8%)	61.7	143^rd of 437 public high schools	67.3%		73.9	96^th of 442 public high schools	78.3%	47	56.3	56.3	68.7	68.7	32.6	32.6	$17,673	$763	$16,910
Inglemoor High School	Public	9-12	15500 Simonds RD NE	Kenmore	98028	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-7200	1,475	75	19.5	21.4%	728 (49.4%)	35 (2.4%)	265 (18.0%)	280 (19.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	148 (10.0%)	92	33^rd of 437 public high schools	92.4%		90.3	33^rd of 442 public high schools	92.5%		74.1	74.1	81.4	81.4	62.3	62.3	$16,862	$527	$16,335
Woodinville Community Center	Public	10-12	12225 NE 160	Bothell	98011	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 483-2819	3	0	3.0		0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$5,227	$390	$4,837
Mountlake Terrace High School	Public	9-12	21801 44th Ave W	Mountlake Terrace	98043	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7776	1,385	62	22.4	37.2%	706 (51.0%)	139 (10.0%)	251 (18.1%)	199 (14.4%)	9 (0.6%)	16 (1.2%)	46 (3.3%)	72.3	93^rd of 437 public high schools	78.7%		82.5	58^th of 442 public high schools	86.9%	35	65.0	65.0	68.8	68.8	40.2	40.2	$16,967	$805	$16,163

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation Lab High School

What is the racial makeup of Innovation Lab High School?

Students at Innovation Lab High School are 64% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 4% Not Specified, 2% African American.

What district is Innovation Lab High School in?

Northshore School District

Is Innovation Lab High School a good school?

Yes. Innovation Lab High School ranks in the top 7.3% of Washington high schools.

How many students attend Innovation Lab High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 248 students attended Innovation Lab High School.

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