- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530030002445
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Auburn Riverside High School held near 1,884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.6 → 88.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 530030002445 · Auburn, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,852 enr · 21.5:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Auburn Riverside High School held near 1,884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.6 → 88.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Auburn Riverside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- This school
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- Mt Baker Middl
Mt Baker Middle School
917 students
What this shows Auburn Riverside High School reports 1,852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Riverside High School compares
Auburn Riverside 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,560
- 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.
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 (~1,852 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,909 (2022-23) → 1,884 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.