Enrollment
614
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Granite Falls, WA
Granite Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for Granite Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530321000506
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Falls High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Falls High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Falls High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Granite Falls, WA.
School address
District: Granite Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530321000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granite Falls High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granite Falls High School
Granite Falls High School is a mid-sized high school in Granite Falls, Washington, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 482 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Granite Falls's high schools, it stands alongside Crossroads High School (188 students): Granite Falls High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 14.5:1).
Granite Falls School District also operates Mountain Way Elementary (556 students) and Monte Cristo Elementary (502 students) alongside Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls High School compares
Granite Falls 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$16,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Granite Falls High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite Falls School District, which includes Granite Falls High School.
$16,460
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 67.3%
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 Granite Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Way Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Cristo Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroads High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Open Doors | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Falls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Granite Falls
2 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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granite Falls High School
How many students attend Granite Falls High School?
Granite Falls High School has 614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Granite Falls, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls High School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granite Falls High School?
27.3% of students at Granite Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at Granite Falls High School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Granite Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Falls High School?
Granite Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Granite Falls High School rank among high schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Falls High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Granite Falls, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Granite Falls on the city page.
Is Granite Falls High School a good school?
Granite Falls High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Granite Falls School District?
Besides Granite Falls High School, Granite Falls School District also operates Mountain Way Elementary (556 students), Monte Cristo Elementary (502 students), and Granite Falls Middle School (448 students). See the Granite Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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