- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, WA
Auburn Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn Senior 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 530030000032
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburn Senior High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Auburn Senior High School held near 1,935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+91 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.8 → 99.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+91 students YoY 530030000032 · Auburn, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,918 enr · 20.2:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students)
Auburn Senior High School held near 1,935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+91 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.8 → 99.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Auburn Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
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 Senior High School reports 1,918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn Senior High School compares
Auburn Senior 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,918 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,918
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 23.8%
Asian 10.8%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Auburn Senior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Riverside High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Baker Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Senior 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 (~1,918 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Senior High School
How many students attend Auburn Senior High School?
Auburn Senior High School has 1,918 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,844 (2022-23) → 1,935 (2023-24), nearly flat (+91).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Senior High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburn Senior High School?
55.9% of students at Auburn Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Senior High School?
Auburn Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburn Senior High School rank among high schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Senior High School ranks #1 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 Senior High School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 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.