- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530648000957
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Othello High School held near 1,348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530648000957 · Othello, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,338 enr · 22.3:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcfarland Middle School (702 students)
Othello High School held near 1,348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Othello High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Othello High School
1,338 students
- Mcfarland Midd
Mcfarland Middle School
702 students
- Wahitis Elemen
Wahitis Elementary School
606 students
- Scootney Sprin
Scootney Springs Elementary
605 students
- Hiawatha Eleme
Hiawatha Elementary School
579 students
- Lutacaga Eleme
Lutacaga Elementary
541 students
What this shows Othello High School reports 1,338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Othello High School compares
Othello 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,260
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
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.
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
District finance for Othello School District reports $16,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,333 (2022-23) → 1,348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.