- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530069000149
👥 S:T ratio 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Brewster High School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 530069000149 · Brewster, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 22.6:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Brewster Elementary School (425 students)
Brewster High School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Brewster High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brewster Eleme
Brewster Elementary School
425 students
- This school
Brewster High School
339 students
- Brewster Middl
Brewster Middle School
224 students
- Brewster Alter 13
Brewster Alternative School
13 students
What this shows Brewster High School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brewster High School compares
Brewster High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,398
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
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.
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
District finance for Brewster School District reports $16,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 31.
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.