Enrollment
399
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Naches, WA
Naches Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Naches Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530546000825
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naches Valley High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Naches · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Naches Valley High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naches Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Naches, WA.
School address
District: Naches Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530546000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naches Valley High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naches Valley High School
Naches Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Naches, Washington, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.4% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 480 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #46, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Naches Valley School District also operates Naches Valley Elementary School (482 students) and Naches Valley Middle School (427 students) alongside Naches Valley 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 Naches Valley High School compares
Naches Valley 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Washington - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Naches Valley High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naches Valley School District, which includes Naches Valley High School.
$16,384
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 12.8%
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 Naches Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naches Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naches Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Naches Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Naches Valley High School
How many students attend Naches Valley High School?
Naches Valley High School has 399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naches, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naches Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naches Valley High School is 18.1:1, which is 3% 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 Naches Valley High School?
44.4% of students at Naches Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naches Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Naches Valley High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Naches, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naches Valley High School?
Naches Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Naches Valley High School rank among public schools in Naches?
By Resource Investment Index, Naches Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Naches, 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 Naches on the city page.
Is Naches Valley High School a good school?
Naches Valley High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Naches Valley School District?
Besides Naches Valley High School, Naches Valley School District also operates Naches Valley Elementary School (482 students), Naches Valley Middle School (427 students), and Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors (1 students). See the Naches Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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