- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Center, WA
La Center High School
Federal NCES profile for La Center High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530417001049
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Center High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in La Center · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Center High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Center High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Center, WA.
School address
District: La Center School District · Washington
NCES ID 530417001049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
La Center High School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 530417001049 · La Center, WA High · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 21.3:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: La Center Elementary (789 students)
La Center High School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
La Center High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Center Elem
La Center Elementary
789 students
- This school
La Center High School
555 students
- La Center Midd
La Center Middle School
441 students
- La Center Acad 38
La Center Academy
38 students
What this shows La Center High School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Center High School compares
La Center 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,259
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, La Center High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Center School District reports $14,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Center High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Center Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Center Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Center Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Center High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Center High School
How many students attend La Center High School?
La Center High School has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Center, WA. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Center High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Center High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Center High School?
19.6% of students at La Center High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Center High School?
The largest demographic group at La Center High School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in La Center, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Center High School?
La Center High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 La Center High School rank among public schools in La Center?
By Resource Investment Index, La Center High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Center, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Center School District?
Besides La Center High School, La Center School District also operates La Center Elementary (789 students), La Center Middle School (441 students), and La Center Academy (38 students). See the La Center School District district page for the complete list.