- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Onalaska, WA
Onalaska High School
Federal NCES profile for Onalaska High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530624000942
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onalaska High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Onalaska High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Onalaska, WA.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Washington
NCES ID 530624000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Onalaska High School grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530624000942 · Onalaska, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 18.7:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Onalaska Elementary School (437 students)
Onalaska High School grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Onalaska High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onalaska Eleme
Onalaska Elementary School
437 students
- This school
Onalaska High School
281 students
- Onalaska Middl
Onalaska Middle School
195 students
What this shows Onalaska High School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onalaska High School compares
Onalaska 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Washington - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Onalaska High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onalaska School District reports $15,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onalaska High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onalaska High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onalaska High School
How many students attend Onalaska High School?
Onalaska High School has 281 students enrolled. It is a high school in Onalaska, WA. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onalaska High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onalaska High School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onalaska High School?
46.5% of students at Onalaska High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onalaska High School?
The largest demographic group at Onalaska High School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onalaska High School?
Onalaska High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Onalaska High School rank among public schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Onalaska, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Onalaska School District?
Besides Onalaska High School, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska Elementary School (437 students) and Onalaska Middle School (195 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.