- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelton, WA
Choice Middle and High School
Federal NCES profile for Choice Middle and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530790002151
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choice Middle and High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Choice Middle and High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Middle and High School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Shelton, WA.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530790002151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Choice Middle and High School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530790002151 · Shelton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 24.1:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,455 students)
Choice Middle and High School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Choice Middle and High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelton High S
Shelton High School
1,455 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
671 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
601 students
- Oakland Bay Ju 544
Oakland Bay Junior High School
544 students
- Bordeaux Eleme 528
Bordeaux Elementary School
528 students
- This school 217
Choice Middle and High School
217 students
What this shows Choice Middle and High School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choice Middle and High School compares
Choice Middle and 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$17,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Choice Middle and High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelton School District reports $17,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choice Middle and High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Bay Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bordeaux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choice Middle and High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Shelton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 16:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hood Canal Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mason County Detention Center
Standard public school
1 students 1:1 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choice Middle and High School
How many students attend Choice Middle and High School?
Choice Middle and High School has 217 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Shelton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Middle and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Choice Middle and High School is 24.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choice Middle and High School?
60.0% of students at Choice Middle and High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choice Middle and High School?
The largest demographic group at Choice Middle and High School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Shelton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choice Middle and High School?
Choice Middle and High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Choice Middle and High School rank among schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Middle and High School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Shelton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelton School District?
Besides Choice Middle and High School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,455 students), Mountain View Elementary (671 students), and Olympic Middle School (601 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.