Enrollment
3,127
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
148.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chiawana Senior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chiawana Senior High School
Chiawana Senior High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Pasco, Washington, enrolling 3,127 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,127 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pasco's public schools, it stands alongside Three Rivers Elementary (657 students): Chiawana Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Pasco School District also operates Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students) and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students) alongside Chiawana Senior 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 Chiawana Senior High School compares
Chiawana Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco School District, which includes Chiawana Senior High School.
$16,004
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 70.8%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~3,127 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chiawana Senior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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