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#613 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 28% in state

Bothell High School

High School · Northshore School District · Bothell, WA

A Northshore School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

9130 NE 180 ST, Bothell, WA 98011

  • Math 48% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.9 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation30.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$18,578
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Bothell High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2022
ELA
87%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bothell High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bothell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,445

Median home value

$888,000

Median rent

$2,223/mo

College educated

60.5%

Homeownership

57.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
30.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·1 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Inglemoor HSEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.4 mi1,475Compare →
Woodinville Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–121.7 mi312Compare →
Woodinville Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.7 mi317Compare →
Northshore Online Reengagement ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.8 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Northshore School District

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#21 of 34
District spending per student
$18,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bothell High School is listed in Northshore School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bothell High School

Bothell High School is a public high school in Bothell, WA, part of Northshore School District, serving approximately 1,766 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #613 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bothell High School

What grades does Bothell High School serve?

Bothell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bothell High School?

Bothell High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,766 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bothell High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bothell High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bothell High School rank in WA?

Bothell High School ranks #613 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Bothell High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bothell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bothell High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bothell High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bothell High School a charter school?

No, Bothell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bothell High School a Title I school?

No, Bothell High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bothell High School?

24.6% of students at Bothell High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 98011)
28,250
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
38.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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