Enrollment
2,087
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530048003003
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graham Kapowsin High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graham Kapowsin High School
Graham Kapowsin High School is a large high school in Graham, Washington, enrolling 2,087 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,087 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bethel School District spends $15,195 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bethel School District also operates Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students) and Bethel High School (1,688 students) alongside Graham Kapowsin 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 Graham Kapowsin High School compares
Graham Kapowsin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,195
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel School District, which includes Graham Kapowsin High School.
$15,195
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 66.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~2,087 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Graham Kapowsin High School a good school?
Graham Kapowsin High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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