Enrollment
37
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, WA
H.E.a.R.T. High School
Federal NCES profile for H.E.a.R.T. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530747002830
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H.E.a.R.T. High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
H.E.a.R.T. High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H.E.a.R.T. High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rochester, WA.
School address
District: Rochester School District · Washington
NCES ID 530747002830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+110% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H.E.a.R.T. High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at H.E.a.R.T. High School
H.E.a.R.T. High School is a higher-need, small high school in Rochester, Washington, enrolling 37 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 110% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rochester's high schools, it stands alongside Rochester High School (608 students): H.E.a.R.T. High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37:1 vs 18.4:1).
Rochester School District also operates Rochester High School (608 students) and Rochester Middle School (535 students) alongside H.E.a.R.T. 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 H.E.a.R.T. High School compares
H.E.a.R.T. 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 110% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
- 110% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
73.0%
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
$17,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 64.9%
Two or More 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, H.E.a.R.T. High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes H.E.a.R.T. High School.
$17,251
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 74.7%
Federal 12.7%
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 H.E.a.R.T. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Mound Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rochester Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H.E.a.R.T. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Rochester
1 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 (~37 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about H.E.a.R.T. High School
How many students attend H.E.a.R.T. High School?
H.E.a.R.T. High School has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H.E.a.R.T. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at H.E.a.R.T. High School is 37:1, which is 110% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H.E.a.R.T. High School?
52.9% of students at H.E.a.R.T. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H.E.a.R.T. High School?
The largest demographic group at H.E.a.R.T. High School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Rochester, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H.E.a.R.T. High School?
H.E.a.R.T. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H.E.a.R.T. High School rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, H.E.a.R.T. High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is H.E.a.R.T. High School a good school?
H.E.a.R.T. High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Rochester School District?
Besides H.E.a.R.T. High School, Rochester School District also operates Rochester High School (608 students), Rochester Middle School (535 students), and Grand Mound Elementary (507 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.
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