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Innovation Lab High School

Public Grades 9-12

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 98% of Washington high schools

Summary

Innovation Lab High School is a small, highly-ranked public high school serving grades 9-12 for 252 students in the Northshore School District in Bothell, WA, known for its personalized learning environment with a low student-teacher ratio.

The school consistently ranks among the very best in the state, placing 10th out of 438 Washington high schools, and excels particularly in English and Science test scores. What truly sets Innovation Lab apart is its exceptional support for specific student groups; it is ranked #1 in the state for its Special Education students and #2 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This specialized model comes with a focus on individualized attention, facilitated by a much smaller size and lower student-teacher ratio than larger comprehensive high schools like Inglemoor High School or Bothell High School.

While its academic performance is top-tier, the school's graduation rate is slightly below the Northshore School District average, and it operates with significantly higher per-student spending than other district schools. Compared to a similarly high-achieving school in the district like North Creek High School, Innovation Lab's model shows distinct strengths in supporting targeted student populations within its unique, small-school setting.

252

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,199

Per pupil spending ?

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2020 224th Street SE
Bothell, WA 98021

(425) 408-6200

District: Northshore School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Two or more races:

11.9%

Asian:

8.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2021 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (80% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Washington high schools

✓89% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg70%

Washington avg48%

10^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 1 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6High Schools in the Northshore School District

12^th of 247Northshore School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	96.9	10 of 438	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.1	32 of 437	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	16 of 442	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	29 of 434	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	15 of 455	96.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	19 of 350	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	29 of 347	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	13 of 357	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	85.3	36 of 368	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.7	11 of 390	97.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	99.3	2 of 355	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	98.8	2 of 392	99.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	97.1	8 of 359	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	86.4	46 of 362	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	27 of 358	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	18 of 363	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.1	15 of 395	96.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	56.4	62 of 166	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	64 of 195	67.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	100.0	1 of 127	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	6 of 110	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	99.0	2 of 130	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	99.5	1 of 212	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	95.9	5 of 373	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	17 of 374	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	15 of 379	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	87.2	29 of 390	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	90.2	23 of 413	94.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Male (2025)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)95th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)63rd percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts94%+41 vs state

Science83%+34 vs state

Math63%+21 vs state

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What people are saying

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	252	18	14.2	14.3%	164 (65.1%)	4 (1.6%)	22 (8.7%)	22 (8.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.9%)	96.9	10^th of 438 public high schools	97.7%		92.1	32^nd of 437 public high schools	92.7%	22	83.0	83.0	94.3	94.3	63.4	63.4	$25,199	$617	$24,582
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	76	10	7.5	43.4%	42 (55.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (18.4%)	5 (6.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.2%)	41.2	258^th of 438 public high schools	41.1%		71.9	100^th of 437 public high schools	77.1%	158	38.5	38.5	62.5	62.5			$36,077	$1,889	$34,187
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		33.3%	7 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)							$5,475	$217	$5,257
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	1,910	87	21.9	20.1%	563 (29.5%)	61 (3.2%)	229 (12.0%)	890 (46.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	151 (7.9%)	94.2	25^th of 438 public high schools	94.3%		90.5	37^th of 437 public high schools	91.5%	12	73.2	73.2	87.0	87.0	70.1	70.1	$16,672	$217	$16,455
Bothell High School	Public	9-12	9130 NE 180 St	Bothell	98011	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-7000	1,740	87	20.1	23.3%	892 (51.3%)	51 (2.9%)	260 (14.9%)	304 (17.5%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.5%)	212 (12.2%)	71.1	101^st of 438 public high schools	76.9%		75.9	78^th of 437 public high schools	82.2%	23	41.4	41.4	83.8	83.8	54.5	54.5	$18,410	$318	$18,091
Woodinville High School	Public	9-12	19819 136 NE	Woodinville	98072	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-7400	1,662	76	21.8	14.6%	1,052 (63.3%)	25 (1.5%)	198 (11.9%)	218 (13.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	156 (9.4%)	89.9	36^th of 438 public high schools	91.8%		93.4	26^th of 437 public high schools	94.1%	10	68.1	68.1	82.7	82.7	60.8	60.8	$17,861	$217	$17,644
Lynnwood High School	Public	9-12	18218 North Rd	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7520	1,335	61	22.0	52.1%	427 (32.0%)	154 (11.5%)	425 (31.8%)	263 (19.7%)	7 (0.5%)	12 (0.9%)	40 (3.0%)	55.3	185^th of 438 public high schools	57.8%		61.7	143^rd of 437 public high schools	67.3%	42	50.9	50.9	67.3	67.3	31.6	31.6	$18,396	$633	$17,763
Inglemoor High School	Public	9-12	15500 Simonds RD NE	Kenmore	98028	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-7200	1,441	71	20.1	22.0%	743 (51.6%)	35 (2.4%)	243 (16.9%)	276 (19.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	125 (8.7%)	93.7	27^th of 438 public high schools	93.8%		92	33^rd of 437 public high schools	92.4%	6	78.9	78.9	83.3	83.3	62.1	62.1	$18,740	$238	$18,502
Woodinville Community Center	Public	10-12	12225 NE 160	Bothell	98011	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 483-2819	5	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	2 (40.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$5,475	$217	$5,257
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	1,456	63	23.2	36.3%	719 (49.4%)	143 (9.8%)	263 (18.1%)	221 (15.2%)	6 (0.4%)	18 (1.2%)	66 (4.5%)	64.3	134^th of 438 public high schools	69.4%		72.3	93^rd of 437 public high schools	78.7%	41	55.0	55.0	65.1	65.1	41.4	41.4	$18,922	$648	$18,274

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation Lab High School

What district is Innovation Lab High School in?

Northshore School District

What is the racial makeup of Innovation Lab High School?

Students at Innovation Lab High School are 65% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 4% Not Specified, 2% African American.

Is Innovation Lab High School a good school?

Yes! Innovation Lab High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 438 Washington high schools.

How many students attend Innovation Lab High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 252 students attended Innovation Lab High School.

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