Enrollment
1,921
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennewick, WA
Kennewick High School
Federal NCES profile for Kennewick High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530393000605
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennewick High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennewick High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennewick High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennewick High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennewick High School
Kennewick High School is a higher-need, large high school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling 1,921 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 41% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,921 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kennewick School District spends $14,867 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kennewick's high schools, it stands alongside Endeavor High School (93 students): Kennewick High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students) and Southridge High School (1,612 students) alongside Kennewick 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 Kennewick High School compares
Kennewick 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,921 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,921
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 41% 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
14.6%
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
$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
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 35.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Kennewick High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennewick School District, which includes Kennewick 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 Kennewick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Smaller | Lower 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 Kennewick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
3 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 (~1,921 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kennewick High School
How many students attend Kennewick High School?
Kennewick High School has 1,921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennewick, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennewick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennewick High School is 24.9:1, which is 41% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennewick High School?
62.5% of students at Kennewick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennewick High School?
The largest demographic group at Kennewick High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennewick High School?
Kennewick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennewick High School rank among high schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennewick High School ranks #1 of 3 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 Kennewick High School a good school?
Kennewick High School earns 36/100 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 Kennewick High School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 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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