- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasco, WA
Chiawana Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Chiawana Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530657003292
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chiawana Senior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chiawana Senior High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chiawana Senior High School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657003292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+164 students YoY
Chiawana Senior High School grew from 2,999 students in 2022-23 to 3,163 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 148.5 → 151.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+164 students YoY 530657003292 · Pasco, WA Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,127 enr · 21.1:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students)
Chiawana Senior High School grew from 2,999 students in 2022-23 to 3,163 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 148.5 → 151.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chiawana Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- Ellen Ochoa Mi 831
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
831 students
What this shows Chiawana Senior High School reports 3,127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chiawana Senior High School compares
Chiawana Senior 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,127 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,127
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 24.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Chiawana Senior High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chiawana Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellen Ochoa Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chiawana Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Three Rivers Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia River Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Maya Angelou Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 17:1 students per teacher
Virgie Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~3,127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chiawana Senior High School
How many students attend Chiawana Senior High School?
Chiawana Senior High School has 3,127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,999 (2022-23) → 3,163 (2023-24), up 164.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chiawana Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chiawana Senior High School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chiawana Senior High School?
59.1% of students at Chiawana Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chiawana Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Chiawana Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chiawana Senior High School?
Chiawana Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Chiawana Senior High School rank among schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Chiawana Senior High School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Chiawana Senior High School, Pasco School District also operates Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students), and Mcloughlin Middle School (1,171 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.