- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Deer Park, WA
Deer Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park 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 530207001759
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, WA.
School address
District: Deer Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530207001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Deer Park High School shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 530207001759 · Deer Park, WA High · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 17.2:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park Home Link Program (617 students)
Deer Park High School shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Deer Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Deer Park High School
637 students
- Deer Park Home
Deer Park Home Link Program
617 students
- Deer Park Midd
Deer Park Middle School
503 students
- Arcadia Elemen
Arcadia Elementary
455 students
- Deer Park Elem
Deer Park Elementary
400 students
- Deer Park Earl 77
Deer Park Early Learning Center
77 students
What this shows Deer Park High School reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Park High School compares
Deer Park High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Deer Park High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Deer Park School District reports $13,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Home Link Program | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcadia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~637 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Park High School
How many students attend Deer Park High School?
Deer Park High School has 637 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deer Park, WA. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Park High School?
40.1% of students at Deer Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park High School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Deer Park, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park High School?
Deer Park 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 Deer Park High School rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, 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 Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park School District?
Besides Deer Park High School, Deer Park School District also operates Deer Park Home Link Program (617 students), Deer Park Middle School (503 students), and Arcadia Elementary (455 students). See the Deer Park School District district page for the complete list.