- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, WA
Clover Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Clover Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530141000250
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clover Park High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clover Park High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Park High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Lakewood, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-178 students YoY
Clover Park High School shrank from 1,315 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-178 students YoY 530141000250 · Lakewood, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,161 enr · 16.6:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakes High School (1,158 students)
Clover Park High School shrank from 1,315 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Clover Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Clover Park High School reports 1,161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clover Park High School compares
Clover Park High School is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,161
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$19,263
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 14.5%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Clover Park High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clover Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clover Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Lakewood
4 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 (~1,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clover Park High School
How many students attend Clover Park High School?
Clover Park High School has 1,161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,315 (2022-23) → 1,137 (2023-24), down 178.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clover Park High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clover Park High School?
73.5% of students at Clover Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clover Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Clover Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Lakewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clover Park High School?
Clover Park 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 Clover Park High School rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Park High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Lakewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Clover Park High School, Clover Park School District also operates Lakes High School (1,158 students), Thomas Middle School (934 students), and General William H. Harrison Preparatory School (738 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.