- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tumwater, WA
A G West Black Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for A G West Black Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530910002602
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A G West Black Hills High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
A G West Black Hills High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A G West Black Hills High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910002602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
A G West Black Hills High School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 530910002602 · Tumwater, WA High · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 22.1:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
A G West Black Hills High School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
A G West Black Hills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- This school
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- East Olympia E
East Olympia Elementary
579 students
What this shows A G West Black Hills High School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How A G West Black Hills High School compares
A G West Black Hills High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, A G West Black Hills High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A G West Black Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Olympia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A G West Black Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Tumwater
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Tumwater High School
Standard public school
1,117 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement Program
Alternative education program
344 students
New Market Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
86 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
New Market High School
Alternative education program
61 students 61:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about A G West Black Hills High School
How many students attend A G West Black Hills High School?
A G West Black Hills High School has 753 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tumwater, WA. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A G West Black Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at A G West Black Hills High School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A G West Black Hills High School?
24.1% of students at A G West Black Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A G West Black Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at A G West Black Hills High School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A G West Black Hills High School?
A G West Black Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A G West Black Hills High School rank among high schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, A G West Black Hills High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tumwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides A G West Black Hills High School, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and Tumwater Middle School (665 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.