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18 schools in Shoreline School District

Washington · 9,717 students · 2 cities

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Shoreline School District's 18 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 9,717 students (12 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

4-year change in Shoreline School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,717
+195 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
18
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Shoreline School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WashingtonIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
63.5%#12 of 128N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
9,717#35 of 183#956 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
18#34 of 183N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
19.7:1#172 of 183#8,304 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
33.0%#158 of 183#6,330 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
70.1%#21 of 146#389 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Shoreline School District

State test results across the district's 14 scored schools run from Meridian Park Elementary School at 79.7% proficient to Echo Lake Elementary School at 51.7%, a gap of 28.0 points. That is the 43rd widest gap among 92 Washington districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 14 district schools that reported both years went from 9,505 to 9,118 students (down 4%) and from 471 to 475 full-time teachers (up 1%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Shoreline School District

Shoreline School District is a thinly populated public-school district in Washington. The district maintains 18 schools and hosts approximately 9,717 students.

For a sense of the school types, Shoreline School District is built around 12 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, and 2 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Shoreline School District is about 540, meaningfully above the Washington average of roughly 446.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,717 students, remained close to its prior level from the 9,522 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Shoreline School District gained 1 school, going from 17 to 18.

On allk12, the community for Shoreline School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Shoreline School District?
Shoreline School District operates 18 public K-12 schools in Washington, serving approximately 9,717 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Shoreline School District?
Shoreline School District includes 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Shoreline School District?
Shorecrest High School is the largest public school in Shoreline School District by enrollment, with approximately 1,565 students.
What grade levels does Shoreline School District serve?
Shoreline School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 18 schools.
What cities does Shoreline School District serve?
Shoreline School District operates schools in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park across Washington.