Enrollment
410
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hoquiam, WA
Hoquiam High School
Federal NCES profile for Hoquiam High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530366000564
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoquiam High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Hoquiam · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoquiam High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoquiam High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, WA.
School address
District: Hoquiam School District · Washington
NCES ID 530366000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoquiam High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoquiam High School
Hoquiam High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hoquiam, Washington, enrolling 410 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 434 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam Middle School (372 students) and Lincoln Elementary (233 students) alongside Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam High School compares
Hoquiam 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$16,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Hoquiam High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoquiam School District, which includes Hoquiam High School.
$16,947
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 70.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 Hoquiam High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoquiam Homelink School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoquiam High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hoquiam High School
How many students attend Hoquiam High School?
Hoquiam High School has 410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoquiam, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam High School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoquiam High School?
60.0% of students at Hoquiam High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoquiam High School?
The largest demographic group at Hoquiam High School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Hoquiam, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoquiam High School?
Hoquiam High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hoquiam High School rank among public schools in Hoquiam?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoquiam High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, 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 Hoquiam on the city page.
Is Hoquiam High School a good school?
Hoquiam High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Hoquiam School District?
Besides Hoquiam High School, Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam Middle School (372 students), Lincoln Elementary (233 students), and Central Elementary School (232 students). See the Hoquiam School District district page for the complete list.
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