Enrollment
2,026
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camas, WA
Camas High School
Federal NCES profile for Camas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530081003152
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camas High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Camas High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camas High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camas High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camas High School
Camas High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 2,026 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 86% of Washington schools and 23% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,026 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Camas School District spends $14,748 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Camas's high schools, it stands alongside Union High School (1,989 students): Camas High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 23.4:1).
Camas School District also operates Skyridge Middle School (760 students) and Liberty Middle School (708 students) alongside Camas 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 Camas High School compares
Camas 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,026 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,026
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Washington - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$14,748
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 63.3%
Asian 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Camas High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camas School District, which includes Camas High School.
$14,748
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.8%
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 Camas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helen Baller Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Camas
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Union High School
Standard public school
1,989 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Discovery High School
Standard public school
201 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Hayes Freedom High School
Standard public school
161 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Camas School District Open Doors
Alternative education program
6 students
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 (~2,026 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Camas High School
How many students attend Camas High School?
Camas High School has 2,026 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camas, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camas High School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camas High School?
11.2% of students at Camas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camas High School?
The largest demographic group at Camas High School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camas High School?
Camas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Camas High School rank among high schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Camas High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Camas, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Camas on the city page.
Is Camas High School a good school?
Camas High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Camas School District?
Besides Camas High School, Camas School District also operates Skyridge Middle School (760 students), Liberty Middle School (708 students), and Woodburn Elementary (553 students). See the Camas School District district page for the complete list.
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