Enrollment
566
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blaine, WA
Blaine High School
Federal NCES profile for Blaine 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 530057000132
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blaine High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blaine High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blaine, WA.
School address
District: Blaine School District · Washington
NCES ID 530057000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blaine High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blaine High School
Blaine High School is a mid-sized high school in Blaine, Washington, enrolling 566 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 484 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Blaine School District also operates Blaine Middle School (471 students) and Blaine Elementary School (469 students) alongside Blaine 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 Blaine High School compares
Blaine 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$17,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.9%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Blaine High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blaine School District, which includes Blaine High School.
$17,524
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 57.5%
Federal 17.3%
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 Blaine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blaine Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Home Connections | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Re-Engagement | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Blaine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blaine High School
How many students attend Blaine High School?
Blaine High School has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blaine, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blaine High School?
34.8% of students at Blaine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blaine High School?
The largest demographic group at Blaine High School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Blaine, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blaine High School?
Blaine 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 Blaine High School rank among public schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blaine, 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 Blaine on the city page.
Is Blaine High School a good school?
Blaine High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Blaine School District?
Besides Blaine High School, Blaine School District also operates Blaine Middle School (471 students), Blaine Elementary School (469 students), and Blaine Primary School (419 students). See the Blaine School District district page for the complete list.
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