Enrollment
1,064
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yakima, WA
East Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for East Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530537000805
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Valley High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Valley High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley High School ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: East Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530537000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Valley High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Valley High School
East Valley High School is a higher-need, large high school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 1,064 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 40% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,064 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 115 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (40%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding East Valley School District (Yakima) spends $15,118 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Yakima's high schools, it stands alongside Davis High School (2,359 students): East Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 19.2:1).
East Valley School District (Yakima) also operates East Valley Central Middle School (792 students) and East Valley Elementary (562 students) alongside East Valley 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 East Valley High School compares
East Valley 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,118
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 54.6%
White 40.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, East Valley High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Valley School District (Yakima), which includes East Valley High School.
$15,118
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 71.3%
Federal 11.0%
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 East Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moxee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terrace Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Yakima
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Davis High School
Standard public school
2,359 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
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
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
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 (~1,064 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Valley High School
How many students attend East Valley High School?
East Valley High School has 1,064 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yakima, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley High School is 24.7:1, which is 40% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Valley High School?
57.7% of students at East Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at East Valley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Valley High School?
East Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Valley High School rank among high schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley High School ranks #6 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.
Is East Valley High School a good school?
East Valley High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 East Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides East Valley High School, East Valley School District (Yakima) also operates East Valley Central Middle School (792 students), East Valley Elementary (562 students), and Moxee Elementary (515 students). See the East Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.
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