Enrollment
112
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Oakland High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870001811
👥 S:T ratio 66
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland High School ranks #1 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870001811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland High School
Oakland High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Tacoma, Washington, enrolling 112 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Oakland High School is leaner than roughly 96% of Washington schools and 51% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.4% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 112 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 112 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 32 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 112 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tacoma's high schools, it stands alongside Stadium High School (1,700 students): Oakland High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.6:1 vs 25.4:1).
Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students) and Lincoln High School (1,556 students) alongside Oakland 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 Oakland High School compares
Oakland 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 83% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 4% in Washington - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 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
White 33.3%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 15.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Oakland High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tacoma School District, which includes Oakland High School.
$17,575
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 57.0%
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 Oakland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Tacoma
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stadium High School
Standard public school
1,700 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,556 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mount Tahoma High School
Standard public school
1,410 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Standard public school
1,160 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Washington High School
Standard public school
989 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fife High School
Standard public school
885 students 22.1:1 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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland High School
How many students attend Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland High School is 8.6:1, which is 51% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland High School?
82.4% of students at Oakland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland High School is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland High School?
Oakland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakland High School rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland High School ranks #1 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma on the city page.
Is Oakland High School a good school?
Oakland High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Tacoma School District?
Besides Oakland High School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.
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