- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530918001549
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Curtis Senior High held near 1,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 530918001549 · University Place, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,321 enr · 22.8:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Curtis Junior High (904 students)
Curtis Senior High held near 1,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Curtis Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Curtis Senior High
1,321 students
- Curtis Junior
Curtis Junior High
904 students
- Narrows View I
Narrows View Intermediate
692 students
- Drum Intermedi
Drum Intermediate
639 students
- Sunset Primary
Sunset Primary
548 students
- University Pla 522
University Place Primary
522 students
What this shows Curtis Senior High reports 1,321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtis Senior High compares
Curtis Senior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for University Place School District reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,349 (2022-23) → 1,303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.