Enrollment
1,338
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Othello, WA
Othello High School
Federal NCES profile for Othello High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530648000957
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Othello High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Othello · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Othello High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Othello High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Othello, WA.
School address
District: Othello School District · Washington
NCES ID 530648000957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Othello High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Othello High School
Othello High School is a higher-need, large high school in Othello, Washington, enrolling 1,338 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 72.9% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,338 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Othello School District spends $15,129 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Othello's high schools, it stands alongside Desert Oasis High School (117 students): Othello High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
Othello School District also operates Mcfarland Middle School (702 students) and Wahitis Elementary School (606 students) alongside Othello 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 Othello High School compares
Othello 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,338
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,129
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.3%
White 7.3%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Othello High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Othello School District, which includes Othello High School.
$15,129
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 76.5%
Federal 15.5%
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 Othello High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcfarland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wahitis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scootney Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lutacaga Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Othello High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Othello
2 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 (~1,338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Othello High School
How many students attend Othello High School?
Othello High School has 1,338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Othello, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Othello High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Othello High School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Othello High School?
72.9% of students at Othello High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Othello High School?
The largest demographic group at Othello High School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Othello, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Othello High School?
Othello High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Othello High School rank among public schools in Othello?
By Resource Investment Index, Othello High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Othello, 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 Othello on the city page.
Is Othello High School a good school?
Othello High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Othello School District?
Besides Othello High School, Othello School District also operates Mcfarland Middle School (702 students), Wahitis Elementary School (606 students), and Scootney Springs Elementary (605 students). See the Othello School District district page for the complete list.
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