Very Good
#529 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 24% in state
North Creek High School
High School · Northshore School District · Bothell, WA
A Northshore School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3613 191st PL SE, Bothell, WA 98012
- Math 62% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at North Creek High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 72% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 13 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Creek 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$141,653
Median home value
$811,500
Median rent
$2,279/mo
College educated
55.7%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 5–12 | 1.3 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Secondary Academy for SuccessEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Innovation Lab High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Lynnwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #19 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
North Creek High School is listed in Northshore School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Creek High School
North Creek High School is a public high school in Bothell, WA, part of Northshore School District, serving approximately 1,917 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Creek High School
What grades does North Creek High School serve?
North Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Creek High School?
North Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,917 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Creek High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Creek High School rank in WA?
North Creek High School ranks #529 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is North Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 North Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Creek High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is North Creek High School a charter school?
No, North Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Creek High School a Title I school?
No, North Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Creek High School?
18.2% of students at North Creek 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
- 1,917
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (425) 408-8800
- Area population (ZIP 98012)
- 76,123
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 98012; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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