Enrollment
433
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Granger, WA
Granger High School
Federal NCES profile for Granger High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530318000502
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granger High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Granger · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Granger High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granger High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Granger, WA.
School address
District: Granger School District · Washington
NCES ID 530318000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granger High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granger High School
Granger High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Granger, Washington, enrolling 433 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 84.9% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 433 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 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.1% 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 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Granger School District also operates Roosevelt Elementary (580 students) and Granger Middle School (425 students) alongside Granger 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 Granger High School compares
Granger 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 89% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$19,441
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 94.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
White 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Granger 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 Granger School District, which includes Granger High School.
$19,441
Per student
0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 64.3%
Federal 30.1%
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 Granger High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granger High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- 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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granger High School
How many students attend Granger High School?
Granger High School has 433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Granger, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granger High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Granger High School?
84.9% of students at Granger High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granger High School?
The largest demographic group at Granger High School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Granger, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granger High School?
Granger High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Granger High School rank among public schools in Granger?
By Resource Investment Index, Granger High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Granger, 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 Granger on the city page.
Is Granger High School a good school?
Granger High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Granger School District?
Besides Granger High School, Granger School District also operates Roosevelt Elementary (580 students) and Granger Middle School (425 students). See the Granger School District district page for the complete list.
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