Enrollment
193
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennewick, WA
Legacy High School
Federal NCES profile for Legacy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530393003258
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy High School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393003258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legacy High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legacy High School
Legacy High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 193 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 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #114, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (40%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kennewick School District spends $14,867 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kennewick's public schools, it stands alongside Fuerza Elementary (629 students): Legacy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 18.5:1).
Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students) and Kennewick High School (1,921 students) alongside Legacy 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 Legacy High School compares
Legacy 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% 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
32.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 48.4%
White 39.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Legacy High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennewick School District, which includes Legacy 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 Legacy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy 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
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Kennewick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Legacy High School
How many students attend Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has 193 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kennewick, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 21.4:1, which is 22% 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 Legacy High School?
64.8% of students at Legacy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy High School?
The largest demographic group at Legacy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Legacy High School rank among schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy High School ranks #9 of 9 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 schools in Kennewick on the city page.
Is Legacy High School a good school?
Legacy High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. 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 Legacy High School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.
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