Enrollment
435
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Benton City, WA
Kiona-Benton City High School
Federal NCES profile for Kiona-Benton City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530402000639
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiona-Benton City High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Benton City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiona-Benton City High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiona-Benton City High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Benton City, WA.
School address
District: Kiona-Benton City School District · Washington
NCES ID 530402000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiona-Benton City High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiona-Benton City High School
Kiona-Benton City High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Benton City, Washington, enrolling 435 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 is high: 88.2% of students qualify for free meals, 96% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (43%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kiona-Benton City School District also operates Kiona-Benton City Elementary (620 students) and Kiona-Benton City Middle School (340 students) alongside Kiona-Benton City 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 Kiona-Benton City High School compares
Kiona-Benton City 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 | 88.2% | ▲ 96% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
46.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,704
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 43.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Kiona-Benton City High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiona-Benton City School District, which includes Kiona-Benton City High School.
$15,704
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 74.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 Kiona-Benton City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiona-Benton City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiona-Benton City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiona-Benton City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kiona-Benton City High School
How many students attend Kiona-Benton City High School?
Kiona-Benton City High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benton City, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiona-Benton City 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 Kiona-Benton City High School?
88.2% of students at Kiona-Benton City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiona-Benton City High School?
The largest demographic group at Kiona-Benton City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Benton City, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiona-Benton City High School?
Kiona-Benton City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Kiona-Benton City High School rank among public schools in Benton City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiona-Benton City High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Benton City, 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 Benton City on the city page.
Is Kiona-Benton City High School a good school?
Kiona-Benton City High School earns 33/100 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 Kiona-Benton City School District?
Besides Kiona-Benton City High School, Kiona-Benton City School District also operates Kiona-Benton City Elementary (620 students) and Kiona-Benton City Middle School (340 students). See the Kiona-Benton City School District district page for the complete list.
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