- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pasco, WA
Pasco Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pasco Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530657000969
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasco Senior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasco Senior High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasco Senior High School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657000969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+139 students YoY
Pasco Senior High School grew from 2,376 students in 2022-23 to 2,515 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 121.9 → 128.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+139 students YoY 530657000969 · Pasco, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,590 enr · 21.4:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Pasco Senior High School grew from 2,376 students in 2022-23 to 2,515 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 121.9 → 128.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pasco Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- This school
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- Ellen Ochoa Mi 831
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
831 students
What this shows Pasco Senior High School reports 2,590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasco Senior High School compares
Pasco Senior 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,590 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,590
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 12.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Pasco Senior High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pasco Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellen Ochoa Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasco Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Pasco
1 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 (~2,590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pasco Senior High School
How many students attend Pasco Senior High School?
Pasco Senior High School has 2,590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,376 (2022-23) → 2,515 (2023-24), up 139.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasco Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasco Senior High School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pasco Senior High School?
68.7% of students at Pasco Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasco Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pasco Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasco Senior High School?
Pasco Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Pasco Senior High School rank among public schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasco Senior High School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Pasco, 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 Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Pasco Senior High School, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students), and Mcloughlin Middle School (1,171 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.