- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belfair, WA
James a. Taylor High School
Federal NCES profile for James a. Taylor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530579002577
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a. Taylor High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Belfair · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James a. Taylor High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Taylor High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Belfair, WA.
School address
District: North Mason School District · Washington
NCES ID 530579002577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
James a. Taylor High School grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+34.8%).
Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530579002577 · Belfair, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 30.5:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Mason Senior High School (735 students)
James a. Taylor High School grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+34.8%). Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
James a. Taylor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Mason Se
North Mason Senior High School
735 students
- Sand Hill Elem
Sand Hill Elementary
537 students
- Hawkins Middle
Hawkins Middle School
485 students
- Belfair Elemen
Belfair Elementary
392 students
- North Mason Ho 73
North Mason Homelink Program
73 students
- This school 61
James a. Taylor High School
61 students
What this shows James a. Taylor High School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a. Taylor High School compares
James a. Taylor 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 | 30.5:1 | ▲ 73% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.5:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$17,296
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, James a. Taylor High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North Mason School District reports $17,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James a. Taylor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mason Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belfair Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mason Homelink Program | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a. Taylor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Belfair
1 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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about James a. Taylor High School
How many students attend James a. Taylor High School?
James a. Taylor High School has 61 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belfair, WA. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a. Taylor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a. Taylor High School is 30.5:1, which is 73% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James a. Taylor High School?
41.3% of students at James a. Taylor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a. Taylor High School?
The largest demographic group at James a. Taylor High School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Belfair, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a. Taylor High School?
James a. Taylor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 James a. Taylor High School rank among public schools in Belfair?
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Taylor High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Belfair, 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 Belfair on the city page.
What other schools are in North Mason School District?
Besides James a. Taylor High School, North Mason School District also operates North Mason Senior High School (735 students), Sand Hill Elementary (537 students), and Hawkins Middle School (485 students). See the North Mason School District district page for the complete list.