- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Othello, WA
Desert Oasis High School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Oasis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530648003470
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Oasis High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Othello · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Oasis High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Oasis High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Othello, WA.
School address
District: Othello School District · Washington
NCES ID 530648003470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Desert Oasis High School grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530648003470 · Othello, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 14.6:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Othello High School (1,338 students)
Desert Oasis High School grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Desert Oasis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Othello High S
Othello High School
1,338 students
- Mcfarland Midd
Mcfarland Middle School
702 students
- Wahitis Elemen
Wahitis Elementary School
606 students
- Scootney Sprin
Scootney Springs Elementary
605 students
- Hiawatha Eleme
Hiawatha Elementary School
579 students
- This school 117
Desert Oasis High School
117 students
What this shows Desert Oasis High School reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Oasis High School compares
Desert Oasis High School is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 87% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Washington - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$16,260
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
White 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Desert Oasis High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Othello School District reports $16,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Oasis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othello High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahitis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scootney Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Oasis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Othello
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Oasis High School
How many students attend Desert Oasis High School?
Desert Oasis High School has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Othello, WA. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Oasis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Oasis High School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% lower 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 Desert Oasis High School?
84.0% of students at Desert Oasis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Oasis High School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Oasis High School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Othello, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Oasis High School?
Desert Oasis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Desert Oasis High School rank among public schools in Othello?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Oasis High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Othello, 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 Othello on the city page.
What other schools are in Othello School District?
Besides Desert Oasis High School, Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students), Mcfarland Middle School (702 students), and Wahitis Elementary School (606 students). See the Othello School District district page for the complete list.