- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530393000605
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+144 students YoY
Kennewick High School grew from 1,785 students in 2022-23 to 1,929 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 80.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+144 students YoY 530393000605 · Kennewick, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,921 enr · 24.9:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Kennewick High School grew from 1,785 students in 2022-23 to 1,929 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 80.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kennewick High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- This school
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 Kennewick High School reports 1,921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennewick High School compares
Kennewick 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors5.8 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.
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
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,612
- 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.
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 (~1,921 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,785 (2022-23) → 1,929 (2023-24), up 144.
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.