Enrollment
48
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 530771001234
Alan T. Sugiyama High School — Seattle, WA
Federal NCES profile for Alan T. Sugiyama High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 75
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alan T. Sugiyama High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alan T. Sugiyama High School reports 48 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 65% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 61% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the Washington average and 31% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 96 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Seattle School District No. 1 spends $25,927 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 50.6% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alan T. Sugiyama High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 50% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
— 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Washington — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,927
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 96 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 48 Top 11% in Washington — larger than 89% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 6.2:1 -65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.7% +50% vs state
NCES ID 530771001234
Student demographics
African American 40.4%
White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 96:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seattle School District No. 1, which includes Alan T. Sugiyama High School.
$25,927
Per student
+12%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 50.6%
Federal 9.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
Similar high schools in Seattle
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Ballard High School
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Roosevelt High School
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1,542 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Garfield High School
Standard public school
1,507 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
West Seattle High School
Standard public school
1,479 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Ingraham High School
Standard public school
1,391 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,277 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alan T. Sugiyama High School
How many students attend Alan T. Sugiyama High School?
Alan T. Sugiyama High School has 48 students enrolled. It is a high school in SEATTLE, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alan T. Sugiyama High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alan T. Sugiyama High School is 6.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alan T. Sugiyama High School?
67.7% of students at Alan T. Sugiyama High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alan T. Sugiyama High School?
The largest demographic group at Alan T. Sugiyama High School is African American at 40.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in SEATTLE, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alan T. Sugiyama High School?
Alan T. Sugiyama High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.