How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cascade Public Schools | Mount Rainier High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, WA | Des Moines, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 126 | 1,846 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 24:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 49.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cascade Public Schools | Mount Rainier High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,856 | $20,594 |
| District | Why Not You Academy | Highline Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cascade Public Schools | Mount Rainier High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.5% | 23.0% |
| African American | 69.0% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% | 35.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 12.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cascade Public Schools | Mount Rainier High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 280:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 67.8% | 47.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 79 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.