- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Des Moines, WA
Maritime High School
Federal NCES profile for Maritime 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 530354003793
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maritime High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maritime High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maritime High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Des Moines, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354003793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Maritime High School grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+44.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 530354003793 · Des Moines, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 18:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Maritime High School grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+44.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Maritime High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 126
Maritime High School
126 students
What this shows Maritime High School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maritime High School compares
Maritime 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Maritime High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maritime High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maritime High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in Des Moines
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maritime High School
How many students attend Maritime High School?
Maritime High School has 126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Des Moines, WA. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maritime High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maritime High School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maritime High School?
26.5% of students at Maritime High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maritime High School?
The largest demographic group at Maritime High School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Des Moines, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maritime High School?
Maritime 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 Maritime High School rank among high schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Maritime High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Des Moines, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Maritime High School, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.