Enrollment
1,856
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Moses Lake, WA
Moses Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Moses Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530522000792
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moses Lake High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moses Lake High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moses Lake High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moses Lake High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake High School is a higher-need, large high school in Moses Lake, Washington, enrolling 1,856 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,856 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moses Lake School District spends $15,641 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Moses Lake's high schools, it stands alongside Vanguard Academy (387 students): Moses Lake High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 22.8:1).
Moses Lake School District also operates Columbia Middle School (875 students) and Frontier Middle School (690 students) alongside Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake High School compares
Moses Lake 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,856 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,856
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$15,641
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 40.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Moses Lake High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moses Lake School District, which includes Moses Lake High School.
$15,641
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.8%
State 76.8%
Federal 10.4%
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 Moses Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Orchard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moses Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar high schools in Moses Lake
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Moses Lake High School
How many students attend Moses Lake High School?
Moses Lake High School has 1,856 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moses Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moses Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moses Lake High School is 22.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moses Lake High School?
53.3% of students at Moses Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moses Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Moses Lake High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moses Lake High School?
Moses Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Moses Lake High School rank among public schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Moses Lake High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake on the city page.
Is Moses Lake High School a good school?
Moses Lake High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Moses Lake School District?
Besides Moses Lake High School, Moses Lake School District also operates Columbia Middle School (875 students), Frontier Middle School (690 students), and Park Orchard Elementary School (454 students). See the Moses Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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