- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aberdeen, WA
J M Weatherwax High School
Federal NCES profile for J M Weatherwax High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530003000007
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J M Weatherwax High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J M Weatherwax High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J M Weatherwax High School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Aberdeen, WA.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
NCES ID 530003000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
J M Weatherwax High School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 530003000007 · Aberdeen, WA High · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 18:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Miller Junior High (656 students)
J M Weatherwax High School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
J M Weatherwax High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J M Weatherwax High School
919 students
- Miller Junior
Miller Junior High
656 students
- Stevens Elemen 332
Stevens Elementary School
332 students
- Mcdermoth Elem 288
Mcdermoth Elementary
288 students
- A J West Eleme 281
A J West Elementary
281 students
- Robert Gray El 210
Robert Gray Elementary
210 students
What this shows J M Weatherwax High School reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How J M Weatherwax High School compares
J M Weatherwax High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$18,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, J M Weatherwax High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aberdeen School District reports $18,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J M Weatherwax High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdermoth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A J West Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J M Weatherwax High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Aberdeen
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~919 students)
Frequently asked questions about J M Weatherwax High School
How many students attend J M Weatherwax High School?
J M Weatherwax High School has 919 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aberdeen, WA. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J M Weatherwax High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J M Weatherwax High School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J M Weatherwax High School?
56.9% of students at J M Weatherwax High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J M Weatherwax High School?
The largest demographic group at J M Weatherwax High School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J M Weatherwax High School?
J M Weatherwax High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 J M Weatherwax High School rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, J M Weatherwax High School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District?
Besides J M Weatherwax High School, Aberdeen School District also operates Miller Junior High (656 students), Stevens Elementary School (332 students), and Mcdermoth Elementary (288 students). See the Aberdeen School District district page for the complete list.