Enrollment
403
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Leavenworth, WA
Cascade High School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530095001935
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Leavenworth, WA.
School address
District: Cascade School District · Washington
NCES ID 530095001935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cascade High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cascade High School
Cascade High School is a mid-sized high school in Leavenworth, Washington, enrolling 403 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cascade School District also operates Peshastin Dryden Elementary (283 students) and Icicle River Middle School (258 students) alongside Cascade 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 Cascade High School compares
Cascade 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Cascade High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cascade School District, which includes Cascade High School.
$17,226
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 51.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 Cascade High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshastin Dryden Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Icicle River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpine Lakes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Home-Link | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Valley School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cascade High School
How many students attend Cascade High School?
Cascade High School has 403 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leavenworth, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Cascade High School?
32.0% of students at Cascade High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade High School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade High School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade High School?
Cascade High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Cascade High School rank among public schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth on the city page.
Is Cascade High School a good school?
Cascade High School earns 47/100 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 Cascade School District?
Besides Cascade High School, Cascade School District also operates Peshastin Dryden Elementary (283 students), Icicle River Middle School (258 students), and Alpine Lakes Elementary (252 students). See the Cascade School District district page for the complete list.
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