- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Graham, WA
Graham Kapowsin High School
Federal NCES profile for Graham Kapowsin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530048003003
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham Kapowsin High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham Kapowsin High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Kapowsin High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Graham, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048003003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Graham Kapowsin High School held near 2,105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+94 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+94 students YoY 530048003003 · Graham, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,087 enr · 24.8:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students)
Graham Kapowsin High School held near 2,105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+94 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Graham Kapowsin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- Cedarcrest Mid 765
Cedarcrest Middle School
765 students
What this shows Graham Kapowsin High School reports 2,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham Kapowsin High School compares
Graham Kapowsin 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,087 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,087
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
24.1%
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
$15,370
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
Counselors6.2 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 16.2%
African American 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.3%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Graham Kapowsin High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham Kapowsin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanaway Lake High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham Kapowsin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,087 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Graham Kapowsin High School
How many students attend Graham Kapowsin High School?
Graham Kapowsin High School has 2,087 students enrolled. It is a high school in Graham, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,011 (2022-23) → 2,105 (2023-24), nearly flat (+94).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Kapowsin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Kapowsin 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 Graham Kapowsin High School?
38.7% of students at Graham Kapowsin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham Kapowsin High School?
The largest demographic group at Graham Kapowsin High School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Graham, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham Kapowsin High School?
Graham Kapowsin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Graham Kapowsin High School rank among public schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Kapowsin High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Graham, 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 Graham on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Graham Kapowsin High School, Bethel School District also operates Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), Bethel High School (1,688 students), and Liberty Middle School (857 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.