- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530114000206
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Centralia High School held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530114000206 · Centralia, WA High · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 18.5:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia Middle School (479 students)
Centralia High School held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Centralia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Centralia High School
941 students
- Centralia Midd
Centralia Middle School
479 students
- Fords Prairie
Fords Prairie Elementary
443 students
- Jefferson Linc 357
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
357 students
- Oakview Elemen 317
Oakview Elementary School
317 students
- Edison Element 313
Edison Elementary
313 students
What this shows Centralia High School reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centralia High School compares
Centralia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Centralia School District reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~941 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 986 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 38/100 (typical 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 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.
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.