Enrollment
117
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530648003470
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Desert Oasis High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Desert Oasis High School
Desert Oasis High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Othello, Washington, enrolling 117 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.0% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 117 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Othello School District spends $15,129 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Othello's high schools, it stands alongside Othello High School (1,338 students): Desert Oasis High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 22.3:1).
Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students) and Mcfarland Middle School (702 students) alongside Desert Oasis High School.
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 Desert Oasis High School compares
Desert Oasis High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,129
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Othello School District, which includes Desert Oasis High School.
$15,129
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 76.5%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Desert Oasis High School a good school?
Desert Oasis High School earns 33/100 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. 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 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.
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