- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530038000049
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Battle Ground High School held near 1,752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 92.5 → 92.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 530038000049 · Battle Ground, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,759 enr · 19.1:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie High School (1,502 students)
Battle Ground High School held near 1,752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE held 92.5 → 92.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Battle Ground High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- Homelink River
Homelink River
901 students
- Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- Laurin Middle
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- Captain Strong 649
Captain Strong
649 students
What this shows Battle Ground High School reports 1,759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Ground High School compares
Battle Ground 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,798 (2022-23) → 1,752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.