Enrollment
339
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brewster, WA
Brewster High School
Federal NCES profile for Brewster 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 530069000149
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewster High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brewster · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewster High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewster High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brewster, WA.
School address
District: Brewster School District · Washington
NCES ID 530069000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brewster High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brewster High School
Brewster High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brewster, Washington, enrolling 339 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 28% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.3% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Brewster School District spends $15,599 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Brewster's high schools, it stands alongside Brewster Alternative School (13 students): Brewster High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Brewster School District also operates Brewster Elementary School (425 students) and Brewster Middle School (224 students) alongside Brewster 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 Brewster High School compares
Brewster 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,599
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
White 13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Brewster High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brewster School District, which includes Brewster High School.
$15,599
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 71.3%
Federal 20.7%
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 Brewster High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewster Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewster Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brewster High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Brewster
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brewster High School
How many students attend Brewster High School?
Brewster High School has 339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brewster, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewster High School is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brewster High School?
76.3% of students at Brewster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewster High School?
The largest demographic group at Brewster High School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Brewster, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewster High School?
Brewster High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brewster High School rank among public schools in Brewster?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewster High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brewster, 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 Brewster on the city page.
Is Brewster High School a good school?
Brewster High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Brewster School District?
Besides Brewster High School, Brewster School District also operates Brewster Elementary School (425 students), Brewster Middle School (224 students), and Brewster Alternative School (13 students). See the Brewster School District district page for the complete list.
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