Enrollment
1,321
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · University Place, WA
Curtis Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Curtis Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530918001549
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis Senior High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in University Place · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtis Senior High has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Senior High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in University Place, WA.
School address
District: University Place School District · Washington
NCES ID 530918001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curtis Senior High compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Curtis Senior High
Curtis Senior High is a large high school in University Place, Washington, enrolling 1,321 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,321 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding University Place School District spends $15,594 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
University Place School District also operates Curtis Junior High (904 students) and Narrows View Intermediate (692 students) alongside Curtis Senior High.
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 Curtis Senior High compares
Curtis Senior High on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,321
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 16.2%
African American 11.7%
Asian 11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Curtis Senior High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Place School District, which includes Curtis Senior High.
$15,594
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 64.7%
Federal 10.5%
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 Curtis Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Narrows View Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drum Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Place Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtis Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high 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 (~1,321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Curtis Senior High
How many students attend Curtis Senior High?
Curtis Senior High has 1,321 students enrolled. It is a high school in University Place, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis Senior High is 22.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curtis Senior High?
28.2% of students at Curtis Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtis Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Curtis Senior High is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in University Place, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtis Senior High?
Curtis Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Curtis Senior High rank among public schools in University Place?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Senior High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in University Place, 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 University Place on the city page.
Is Curtis Senior High a good school?
Curtis Senior High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 University Place School District?
Besides Curtis Senior High, University Place School District also operates Curtis Junior High (904 students), Narrows View Intermediate (692 students), and Drum Intermediate (639 students). See the University Place School District district page for the complete list.
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