- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yakima, WA
Davis High School
Federal NCES profile for Davis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531011001689
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 10
- high schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis High School ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-112 students YoY
Davis High School held near 2,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-112 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 123.4 → 120.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-112 students YoY 531011001689 · Yakima, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,359 enr · 19.2:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower High School (2,258 students)
Davis High School held near 2,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-112 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 123.4 → 120.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Davis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- Washington Mid 748
Washington Middle School
748 students
What this shows Davis High School reports 2,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis High School compares
Davis High School 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,359 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,359
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$18,941
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
White 8.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Davis High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Yakima
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Eisenhower High School
Standard public school
2,258 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
West Valley High School
Standard public school
1,494 students 23:1 students per teacher
East Valley High School
Standard public school
1,064 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Yakima Online
Alternative education program
355 students 88.8:1 students per teacher
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative education program
272 students
Stanton Academy
Alternative education program
183 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis High School
How many students attend Davis High School?
Davis High School has 2,359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,330 (2022-23) → 2,218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-112).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis High School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis High School?
73.2% of students at Davis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis High School?
The largest demographic group at Davis High School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis High School?
Davis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Davis High School rank among high schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis High School ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Yakima, 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 Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Davis High School, Yakima School District also operates Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), Franklin Middle School (848 students), and Wilson Middle School (840 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.