Enrollment
1,759
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Battle Ground, WA
Battle Ground High School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Ground High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530038000049
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Ground High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Battle Ground · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Ground High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Ground High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Battle Ground, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Battle Ground High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Battle Ground High School
Battle Ground High School is a large high school in Battle Ground, Washington, enrolling 1,759 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,759 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Battle Ground School District spends $15,681 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 120 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Battle Ground School District also operates Prairie High School (1,502 students) and Homelink River (901 students) alongside Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground High School compares
Battle Ground 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,759 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,759
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$15,681
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
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 120 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Battle Ground High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Ground School District, which includes Battle Ground High School.
$15,681
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.3%
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.
How Battle Ground High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Captain Strong | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Ground High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Battle Ground High School
How many students attend Battle Ground High School?
Battle Ground High School has 1,759 students enrolled. It is a high school in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Ground High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Ground High School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Ground High School?
24.7% of students at Battle Ground High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Ground High School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Ground High School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Ground High School?
Battle Ground High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Battle Ground High School rank among public schools in Battle Ground?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Ground High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Battle Ground, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Battle Ground on the city page.
Is Battle Ground High School a good school?
Battle Ground High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Battle Ground School District?
Besides Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground School District also operates Prairie High School (1,502 students), Homelink River (901 students), and Yacolt Primary (747 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.
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