Enrollment
161
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camas, WA
Hayes Freedom High School
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Freedom High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530081003200
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Freedom High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Freedom High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Freedom High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayes Freedom High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayes Freedom High School
Hayes Freedom High School is a mid-sized high school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Camas School District spends $14,748 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camas's high schools, it stands alongside Camas High School (2,026 students): Hayes Freedom High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 21.6:1).
Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students) and Skyridge Middle School (760 students) alongside Hayes Freedom 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 Hayes Freedom High School compares
Hayes Freedom 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Hayes Freedom High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camas School District, which includes Hayes Freedom High School.
$14,748
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.8%
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 Hayes Freedom High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayes Freedom High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Camas
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Camas High School
Standard public school
2,026 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Union High School
Standard public school
1,989 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Discovery High School
Standard public school
201 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Camas School District Open Doors
Alternative education program
6 students
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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hayes Freedom High School
How many students attend Hayes Freedom High School?
Hayes Freedom High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camas, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Freedom High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Freedom High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayes Freedom High School?
24.5% of students at Hayes Freedom High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Freedom High School?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Freedom High School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Camas, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Freedom High School?
Hayes Freedom High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Hayes Freedom High School rank among high schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Freedom High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Camas, 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 Camas on the city page.
Is Hayes Freedom High School a good school?
Hayes Freedom High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Camas School District?
Besides Hayes Freedom High School, Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students), Skyridge Middle School (760 students), and Liberty Middle School (708 students). See the Camas School District district page for the complete list.
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