- Enrollment
- 2,841
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forks, WA
Forks High School
Federal NCES profile for Forks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530702001047
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forks High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Forks · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Forks High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forks High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Forks, WA.
School address
District: Quillayute Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530702001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Forks High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530702001047 · Forks, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11.5:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Insight School of Washington (2,841 students)
Forks High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Forks High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Insight School
Insight School of Washington
2,841 students
- Forks Elementa 368
Forks Elementary School
368 students
- This school 264
Forks High School
264 students
- Forks Middle S 237
Forks Middle School
237 students
- District Run H 42
District Run Home School
42 students
- Insight School 8
Insight School of Wa Open Doors Program
8 students
What this shows Forks High School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forks High School compares
Forks 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$18,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 42.0%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Forks High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quillayute Valley School District reports $18,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Washington | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forks Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| District Run Home School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Insight School of Wa Open Doors Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Forks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Forks
1 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forks High School
How many students attend Forks High School?
Forks High School has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forks, WA. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forks High School is 11.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% 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 Forks High School?
51.4% of students at Forks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forks High School?
The largest demographic group at Forks High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Forks, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forks High School?
Forks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Forks High School rank among public schools in Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Forks High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Forks, 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 Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Quillayute Valley School District?
Besides Forks High School, Quillayute Valley School District also operates Insight School of Washington (2,841 students), Forks Elementary School (368 students), and Forks Middle School (237 students). See the Quillayute Valley School District district page for the complete list.