- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennewick, WA
Kamiakin High School
Federal NCES profile for Kamiakin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530393000604
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kamiakin High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kamiakin High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiakin High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Kamiakin High School held near 1,950 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.4 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 530393000604 · Kennewick, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,956 enr · 25.4:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennewick High School (1,921 students)
Kamiakin High School held near 1,950 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.4 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kamiakin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- Amistad Elemen
Amistad Elementary School
878 students
What this shows Kamiakin High School reports 1,956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kamiakin High School compares
Kamiakin 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,956
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.4 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Kamiakin High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kamiakin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amistad Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kamiakin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Kennewick
4 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 (~1,956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kamiakin High School
How many students attend Kamiakin High School?
Kamiakin High School has 1,956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,884 (2022-23) → 1,950 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamiakin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamiakin High School is 25.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kamiakin High School?
37.9% of students at Kamiakin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kamiakin High School?
The largest demographic group at Kamiakin High School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamiakin High School?
Kamiakin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Kamiakin High School rank among high schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiakin High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Kamiakin High School, Kennewick School District also operates Kennewick High School (1,921 students), Southridge High School (1,612 students), and Chinook Middle School (950 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.