- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Legacy High School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+35.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 530393003258 · Kennewick, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 21.4:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Legacy High School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+35.2%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Legacy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
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
- This school 193
Legacy High School
193 students
What this shows Legacy High School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy High School compares
Legacy 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,921
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~193 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 62.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.