Enrollment
347
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalama, WA
Kalama High School
Federal NCES profile for Kalama High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530381003659
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalama High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kalama · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalama High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalama High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kalama, WA.
School address
District: Kalama School District · Washington
NCES ID 530381003659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalama High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalama High School
Kalama High School is a mid-sized high school in Kalama, Washington, enrolling 347 students.
At 17.4:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kalama School District spends $11,745 per pupil, 40% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kalama School District also operates Kalama Elem School (525 students) and Kalama Middle School (266 students) alongside Kalama 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 Kalama High School compares
Kalama 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Kalama High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalama School District, which includes Kalama High School.
$11,745
Per student
-40%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 64.0%
Federal 5.6%
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 Kalama High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalama Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kalama Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalama High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kalama High School
How many students attend Kalama High School?
Kalama High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalama, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalama High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalama High School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Kalama High School?
28.2% of students at Kalama High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalama High School?
The largest demographic group at Kalama High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Kalama, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalama High School?
Kalama High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Kalama High School rank among public schools in Kalama?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalama High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kalama, 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 Kalama on the city page.
Is Kalama High School a good school?
Kalama High School earns 43/100 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 Kalama School District?
Besides Kalama High School, Kalama School District also operates Kalama Elem School (525 students) and Kalama Middle School (266 students). See the Kalama School District district page for the complete list.
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