Enrollment
753
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530910002602
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A G West Black Hills High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at A G West Black Hills High School
A G West Black Hills High School is a large high school in Tumwater, Washington, enrolling 753 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Washington schools and 26% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 753 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Tumwater School District spends $15,498 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tumwater's high schools, it stands alongside Tumwater High School (1,117 students): A G West Black Hills High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 22.8:1).
Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students) and George Bush Middle School (762 students) alongside A G West Black Hills High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A G West Black Hills High School compares
A G West Black Hills High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tumwater School District, which includes A G West Black Hills High School.
$15,498
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 62.2%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is A G West Black Hills High School a good school?
A G West Black Hills High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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