Enrollment
543
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cashmere, WA
Cashmere High School
Federal NCES profile for Cashmere High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530096000168
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cashmere High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cashmere · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cashmere High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cashmere High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cashmere, WA.
School address
District: Cashmere School District · Washington
NCES ID 530096000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cashmere High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cashmere High School
Cashmere High School is a mid-sized high school in Cashmere, Washington, enrolling 543 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 510 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #307.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Cashmere School District spends $14,773 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cashmere School District also operates Vale Elementary School (638 students) and Cashmere Middle School (496 students) alongside Cashmere 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 Cashmere High School compares
Cashmere 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,773
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Cashmere High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cashmere School District, which includes Cashmere High School.
$14,773
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 69.3%
Federal 13.5%
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 Cashmere High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cashmere Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cashmere High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cashmere High School
How many students attend Cashmere High School?
Cashmere High School has 543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cashmere, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cashmere High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cashmere High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cashmere High School?
31.4% of students at Cashmere High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cashmere High School?
The largest demographic group at Cashmere High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Cashmere, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cashmere High School?
Cashmere High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Cashmere High School rank among public schools in Cashmere?
By Resource Investment Index, Cashmere High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cashmere, 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 Cashmere on the city page.
Is Cashmere High School a good school?
Cashmere High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 Cashmere School District?
Besides Cashmere High School, Cashmere School District also operates Vale Elementary School (638 students) and Cashmere Middle School (496 students). See the Cashmere School District district page for the complete list.
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