Enrollment
177
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · La Conner, WA
La Conner High School
Federal NCES profile for La Conner High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530411000646
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Conner High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in La Conner · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Conner High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Conner High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Conner, WA.
School address
District: La Conner School District · Washington
NCES ID 530411000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Conner High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Conner High School
La Conner High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in La Conner, Washington, enrolling 177 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (38%) and White (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Conner School District spends $26,723 per pupil, 37% above the Washington average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
La Conner School District also operates La Conner Elementary (185 students) and La Conner Middle (123 students) alongside La Conner 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 La Conner High School compares
La Conner 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.3%
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
$26,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.4%
White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, La Conner High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Conner School District, which includes La Conner High School.
$26,723
Per student
+37%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 53.1%
Federal 26.7%
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 La Conner High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Conner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Conner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Conner High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Conner High School
How many students attend La Conner High School?
La Conner High School has 177 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Conner, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Conner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Conner High School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower 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 La Conner High School?
55.7% of students at La Conner High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Conner High School?
The largest demographic group at La Conner High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.4% of enrollment, in La Conner, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Conner High School?
La Conner High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 La Conner High School rank among public schools in La Conner?
By Resource Investment Index, La Conner High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Conner, 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 La Conner on the city page.
Is La Conner High School a good school?
La Conner High School earns 29/100 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 La Conner School District?
Besides La Conner High School, La Conner School District also operates La Conner Elementary (185 students) and La Conner Middle (123 students). See the La Conner School District district page for the complete list.
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