Enrollment
669
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brush Prairie, WA
Hockinson High School
Federal NCES profile for Hockinson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530357002938
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hockinson High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brush Prairie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hockinson High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hockinson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brush Prairie, WA.
School address
District: Hockinson School District · Washington
NCES ID 530357002938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hockinson High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hockinson High School
Hockinson High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brush Prairie, Washington, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Washington schools and 31% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.3% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hockinson School District spends $13,702 per pupil, 30% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Brush Prairie's high schools, it stands alongside Open Doors Battle Ground (47 students): Hockinson High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Hockinson School District also operates Hockinson Heights Elementary School (912 students) and Hockinson Middle School (480 students) alongside Hockinson 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 Hockinson High School compares
Hockinson 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,702
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Hockinson High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hockinson School District, which includes Hockinson High School.
$13,702
Per student
-30%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 66.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 Hockinson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockinson Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hockinson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hockinson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Brush Prairie
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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hockinson High School
How many students attend Hockinson High School?
Hockinson High School has 669 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brush Prairie, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hockinson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hockinson High School is 23.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hockinson High School?
13.3% of students at Hockinson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hockinson High School?
The largest demographic group at Hockinson High School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Brush Prairie, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hockinson High School?
Hockinson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hockinson High School rank among public schools in Brush Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Hockinson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brush Prairie, 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 Brush Prairie on the city page.
Is Hockinson High School a good school?
Hockinson High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Hockinson School District?
Besides Hockinson High School, Hockinson School District also operates Hockinson Heights Elementary School (912 students) and Hockinson Middle School (480 students). See the Hockinson School District district page for the complete list.
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