Enrollment
322
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Goldendale, WA
Goldendale High School
Federal NCES profile for Goldendale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530309000490
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldendale High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Goldendale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldendale High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldendale High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goldendale, WA.
School address
District: Goldendale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530309000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goldendale High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goldendale High School
Goldendale High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Goldendale, Washington, enrolling 322 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 41% 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 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 367 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Goldendale School District spends $12,569 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Goldendale School District also operates Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (2,121 students) and Goldendale Primary School (302 students) alongside Goldendale 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 Goldendale High School compares
Goldendale 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% 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
22.0%
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
$12,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Goldendale High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goldendale School District, which includes Goldendale High School.
$12,569
Per student
-36%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 81.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Goldendale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Connections Academy Goldendale | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Goldendale Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goldendale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goldendale Support Service Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Goldendale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goldendale High School
How many students attend Goldendale High School?
Goldendale High School has 322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goldendale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldendale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldendale High School is 24.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goldendale High School?
55.9% of students at Goldendale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldendale High School?
The largest demographic group at Goldendale High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Goldendale, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldendale High School?
Goldendale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Goldendale High School rank among public schools in Goldendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldendale High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goldendale, 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 Goldendale on the city page.
Is Goldendale High School a good school?
Goldendale High School earns 32/100 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 Goldendale School District?
Besides Goldendale High School, Goldendale School District also operates Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (2,121 students), Goldendale Primary School (302 students), and Goldendale Middle School (255 students). See the Goldendale School District district page for the complete list.
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