- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530321000506
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Granite Falls High School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530321000506 · Granite Falls, WA High · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 19.2:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Way Elementary (556 students)
Granite Falls High School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Granite Falls High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Granite Falls High School
614 students
- Mountain Way E
Mountain Way Elementary
556 students
- Monte Cristo E
Monte Cristo Elementary
502 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Middle School
448 students
- Crossroads Hig 188
Crossroads High School
188 students
- Granite Falls 47
Granite Falls Open Doors
47 students
What this shows Granite Falls High School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Falls High School compares
Granite Falls 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,765
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
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.
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
District finance for Granite Falls School District reports $16,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.