Enrollment
128
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, WA
Harbor Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530003000002
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Junior/Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harbor Junior/Senior High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Junior/Senior High School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Aberdeen, WA.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
NCES ID 530003000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harbor Junior/Senior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harbor Junior/Senior High School
Harbor Junior/Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aberdeen, Washington, enrolling 128 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.6% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 128 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 128 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Aberdeen's public schools, it stands alongside Stevens Elementary School (332 students): Harbor Junior/Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 13.8:1).
Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students) and Miller Junior High (656 students) alongside Harbor Junior/Senior 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 Harbor Junior/Senior High School compares
Harbor Junior/Senior 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$16,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Harbor Junior/Senior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District, which includes Harbor Junior/Senior High School.
$16,944
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 66.6%
Federal 20.8%
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 Harbor Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdermoth Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A J West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbor Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stevens Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
A J West Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School
Standard public school
178 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary
Standard public school
103 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative education program
64 students
Similar other 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 (~128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harbor Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Harbor Junior/Senior High School?
Harbor Junior/Senior High School has 128 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Junior/Senior High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harbor Junior/Senior High School?
72.6% of students at Harbor Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbor Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Harbor Junior/Senior High School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Junior/Senior High School?
Harbor Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harbor Junior/Senior High School rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Junior/Senior High School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Aberdeen, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
Is Harbor Junior/Senior High School a good school?
Harbor Junior/Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Aberdeen School District?
Besides Harbor Junior/Senior High School, Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students), Miller Junior High (656 students), and Stevens Elementary School (332 students). See the Aberdeen School District district page for the complete list.
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