- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Des Moines, WA
Mount Rainier High School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Rainier High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530354000538
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Rainier High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Washington
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Rainier High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Rainier High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Des Moines, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Mount Rainier High School held near 1,889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.4 → 77.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530354000538 · Des Moines, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,846 enr · 24:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Highline High School (1,423 students)
Mount Rainier High School held near 1,889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.4 → 77.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mount Rainier High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Tyee High Scho 644
Tyee High School
644 students
What this shows Mount Rainier High School reports 1,846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Rainier High School compares
Mount Rainier High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,846
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
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
24:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
White 23.0%
African American 16.0%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highline High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyee High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Rainier High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Rainier High School
How many students attend Mount Rainier High School?
Mount Rainier High School has 1,846 students enrolled. It is a high school in Des Moines, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,873 (2022-23) → 1,889 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Rainier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Rainier High School is 24:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Rainier High School?
53.0% of students at Mount Rainier High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Rainier High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Rainier High School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment, in Des Moines, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Rainier High School?
Mount Rainier High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mount Rainier High School rank among high schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Rainier High School ranks #3 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 Mount Rainier High School, Highline School District also operates Highline High School (1,423 students), Evergreen High School (1,080 students), and Glacier Middle School (803 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.