Enrollment
1,956
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530393000604
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kamiakin High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kamiakin High School
Kamiakin High School is a large high school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling 1,956 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 44% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,956 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Kennewick School District spends $14,867 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kennewick's high schools, it stands alongside Kennewick High School (1,921 students): Kamiakin High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 24.9:1).
Kennewick School District also operates Kennewick High School (1,921 students) and Southridge High School (1,612 students) alongside Kamiakin 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 Kamiakin High School compares
Kamiakin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennewick School District, which includes Kamiakin High School.
$14,867
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 74.5%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~1,956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Kamiakin High School a good school?
Kamiakin High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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