Enrollment
941
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Centralia, WA
Centralia High School
Federal NCES profile for Centralia 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 530114000206
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centralia High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Centralia High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Centralia, WA.
School address
District: Centralia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530114000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centralia High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centralia High School
Centralia High School is a higher-need, large high school in Centralia, Washington, enrolling 941 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 941 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Centralia's high schools, it stands alongside Futurus High School (110 students): Centralia High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Centralia School District also operates Centralia Middle School (479 students) and Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students) alongside Centralia 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 Centralia High School compares
Centralia 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$15,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Centralia High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia School District, which includes Centralia High School.
$15,778
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 69.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 Centralia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fords Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centralia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Centralia
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~941 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Centralia High School
How many students attend Centralia High School?
Centralia High School has 941 students enrolled. It is a high school in Centralia, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centralia High School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centralia High School?
62.0% of students at Centralia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centralia High School?
The largest demographic group at Centralia High School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Centralia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralia High School?
Centralia 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 Centralia High School rank among public schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Centralia, 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 Centralia on the city page.
Is Centralia High School a good school?
Centralia High School earns 35/100 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 Centralia School District?
Besides Centralia High School, Centralia School District also operates Centralia Middle School (479 students), Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students), and Jefferson Lincoln Elementary (357 students). See the Centralia School District district page for the complete list.
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