- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cowiche, WA
Highland Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530351003148
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cowiche · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Junior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cowiche, WA.
School address
District: Highland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530351003148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Highland Junior High School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+32.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 530351003148 · Cowiche, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 22.1:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (366 students)
Highland Junior High School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+32.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Highland Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
366 students
- Marcus Whitman
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
249 students
- This school
Highland Junior High School
243 students
- Tieton Interme
Tieton Intermediate School
202 students
What this shows Highland Junior High School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Junior High School compares
Highland Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 73% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 20.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Highland Junior High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland School District reports $17,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tieton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Junior High School
How many students attend Highland Junior High School?
Highland Junior High School has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cowiche, WA. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Junior High School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Junior High School?
78.0% of students at Highland Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Cowiche, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Junior High School?
Highland Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Highland Junior High School rank among public schools in Cowiche?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cowiche, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland School District?
Besides Highland Junior High School, Highland School District also operates Highland High School (366 students), Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary (249 students), and Tieton Intermediate School (202 students). See the Highland School District district page for the complete list.