- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tumwater, WA
Cascadia High School
Federal NCES profile for Cascadia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530910002688
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascadia High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascadia High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascadia High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910002688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Cascadia High School grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530910002688 · Tumwater, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 33.5:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
Cascadia High School grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cascadia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- This school 134
Cascadia High School
134 students
What this shows Cascadia High School reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascadia High School compares
Cascadia 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 | 33.5:1 | ▲ 90% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.5:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$16,374
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Cascadia High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascadia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascadia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Tumwater
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Tumwater Virtual Academy
Standard public school
124 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Standard public school
5 students
Nationwide other 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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascadia High School
How many students attend Cascadia High School?
Cascadia High School has 134 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tumwater, WA. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascadia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascadia High School is 33.5:1, which is 90% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascadia High School?
52.3% of students at Cascadia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascadia High School?
The largest demographic group at Cascadia High School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascadia High School?
Cascadia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Cascadia High School rank among schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascadia High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tumwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Cascadia High School, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.