Enrollment
1,160
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grandview, WA
Grandview High School
Federal NCES profile for Grandview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530315000499
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Grandview · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Grandview, WA.
School address
District: Grandview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530315000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandview High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandview High School
Grandview High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Grandview, Washington, enrolling 1,160 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 35% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.6% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,160 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grandview's high schools, it stands alongside Contract Learning Center (34 students): Grandview High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 34:1).
Grandview School District also operates Grandview Middle School (815 students) and Thompson Elementary School (549 students) alongside Grandview 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 Grandview High School compares
Grandview 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 92% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,160
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
White 5.9%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Grandview High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview School District, which includes Grandview High School.
$15,809
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 73.2%
Federal 17.5%
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 Grandview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclure Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Contract Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Grandview
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandview High School
How many students attend Grandview High School?
Grandview High School has 1,160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grandview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview High School is 23.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandview High School?
86.6% of students at Grandview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview High School?
The largest demographic group at Grandview High School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Grandview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview High School?
Grandview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Grandview High School rank among public schools in Grandview?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Grandview, 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 Grandview on the city page.
Is Grandview High School a good school?
Grandview High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Grandview School District?
Besides Grandview High School, Grandview School District also operates Grandview Middle School (815 students), Thompson Elementary School (549 students), and Mcclure Elementary School (543 students). See the Grandview School District district page for the complete list.
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