- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chelan, WA
Chelan High School
Federal NCES profile for Chelan 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 530120002058
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelan High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Chelan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chelan High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chelan High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Chelan, WA.
School address
District: Lake Chelan School District · Washington
NCES ID 530120002058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Chelan High School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 530120002058 · Chelan, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 17.6:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgen Owings Elementary School (472 students)
Chelan High School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chelan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgen Owings
Morgen Owings Elementary School
472 students
- This school
Chelan High School
439 students
- Chelan Middle
Chelan Middle School
285 students
- Chelan School 50
Chelan School of Innovation
50 students
- Lake Chelan Pr 49
Lake Chelan Preschool
49 students
- Holden Village 4
Holden Village Community School
4 students
What this shows Chelan High School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chelan High School compares
Chelan 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
White 42.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Chelan High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lake Chelan School District reports $18,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chelan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgen Owings Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelan School of Innovation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Chelan Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Holden Village Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Chelan
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chelan High School
How many students attend Chelan High School?
Chelan High School has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chelan, WA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelan High School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chelan High School?
42.8% of students at Chelan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelan High School?
The largest demographic group at Chelan High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment, in Chelan, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelan High School?
Chelan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chelan High School rank among public schools in Chelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Chelan High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Chelan, 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 Chelan on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Chelan School District?
Besides Chelan High School, Lake Chelan School District also operates Morgen Owings Elementary School (472 students), Chelan Middle School (285 students), and Chelan School of Innovation (50 students). See the Lake Chelan School District district page for the complete list.