Enrollment
919
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J M Weatherwax High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at J M Weatherwax High School
J M Weatherwax High School is a higher-need, large high school in Aberdeen, Washington, enrolling 919 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 919 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Aberdeen's high schools, it stands alongside Harbor Open Doors (49 students): J M Weatherwax High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Aberdeen School District also operates Miller Junior High (656 students) and Stevens Elementary School (332 students) alongside J M Weatherwax 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 J M Weatherwax High School compares
J M Weatherwax 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District, which includes J M Weatherwax High School.
$16,944
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 66.6%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is J M Weatherwax High School a good school?
J M Weatherwax High School earns 41/100 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 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.
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