Enrollment
185
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toppenish, WA
Computer Academy Toppenish High School
Federal NCES profile for Computer Academy Toppenish High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530897002378
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Computer Academy Toppenish High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Toppenish · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Computer Academy Toppenish High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Computer Academy Toppenish High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Toppenish, WA.
School address
District: Toppenish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530897002378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Computer Academy Toppenish High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Computer Academy Toppenish High School
Computer Academy Toppenish High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Toppenish, Washington, enrolling 185 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 50% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.5% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Toppenish School District also operates Toppenish High School (969 students) and Toppenish Middle School (757 students) alongside Computer Academy Toppenish 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 Computer Academy Toppenish High School compares
Computer Academy Toppenish 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 99% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 81.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.1%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Computer Academy Toppenish High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toppenish School District, which includes Computer Academy Toppenish High School.
$17,129
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.4%
State 73.4%
Federal 19.2%
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 Computer Academy Toppenish High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toppenish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toppenish Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Computer Academy Toppenish High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Computer Academy Toppenish High School
How many students attend Computer Academy Toppenish High School?
Computer Academy Toppenish High School has 185 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Toppenish, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Computer Academy Toppenish High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Computer Academy Toppenish High School is 26.4:1, which is 50% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Computer Academy Toppenish High School?
89.5% of students at Computer Academy Toppenish High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Computer Academy Toppenish High School?
The largest demographic group at Computer Academy Toppenish High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Toppenish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Computer Academy Toppenish High School?
Computer Academy Toppenish High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Computer Academy Toppenish High School rank among public schools in Toppenish?
By Resource Investment Index, Computer Academy Toppenish High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Toppenish, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Toppenish on the city page.
Is Computer Academy Toppenish High School a good school?
Computer Academy Toppenish High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. 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 Toppenish School District?
Besides Computer Academy Toppenish High School, Toppenish School District also operates Toppenish High School (969 students), Toppenish Middle School (757 students), and Valley View Elementary (484 students). See the Toppenish School District district page for the complete list.
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