Enrollment
1,852
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, WA
Auburn Riverside High School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Riverside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530030002445
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Riverside High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Riverside High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Riverside High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030002445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Riverside High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn Riverside High School is a large high school in Auburn, Washington, enrolling 1,852 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Washington schools and 22% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.3% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,852 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 80 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Auburn's high schools, it stands alongside Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students): Auburn Riverside High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 20.8:1).
Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students) and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students) alongside Auburn Riverside 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 Auburn Riverside High School compares
Auburn Riverside 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,852 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,852
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Washington - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 31.9%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Auburn Riverside High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn School District, which includes Auburn Riverside High School.
$16,996
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 66.6%
Federal 11.0%
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 Auburn Riverside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Baker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Riverside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Auburn
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,852 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn Riverside High School
How many students attend Auburn Riverside High School?
Auburn Riverside High School has 1,852 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Riverside High School is 21.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Riverside High School?
38.3% of students at Auburn Riverside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Riverside High School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Riverside High School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Riverside High School?
Auburn Riverside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Auburn Riverside High School rank among high schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Riverside High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is Auburn Riverside High School a good school?
Auburn Riverside High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Auburn School District?
Besides Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students), and Cascade Middle School (966 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.
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