Bothell High School

Bothell High School is a four-year high school of large scale in Bothell, Washington, overseen by Northshore School District, instructing 1,740 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 204% larger than typical.

Bothell High School is one of 37 schools operated by Northshore School District, a district that enrolls 22,735 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Bothell High School lists that 51% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school records 17% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 3% Black. Compared to King County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Bothell High School has 87 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.1:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. An estimated 23% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against King County (around 38%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Bothell High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 64.6%; this one delivers 54.1%.

Around the school, King County reports that median household income runs about $124,746, about 57% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, King County runs 544 public schools (combined enrollment of about 278,492 students), of which Bothell High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Westhill Elementary, around 0.7 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Bothell High School at 7th of 7; the average score across the group is 64.1%.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Bothell High School's enrollment has expanded 10% since 2018, when it stood at 1,576 (now 1,740). Over the same period, the White share shrank from 62% to 51%. Class-load math has tightened: from 23.2:1 in 2018 to 20.1:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Bothell High School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.