- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennewick, WA
Phoenix High School
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530393003231
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393003231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Phoenix High School held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530393003231 · Kennewick, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 19.3:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Phoenix High School held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Phoenix High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school 58
Phoenix High School
58 students
What this shows Phoenix High School reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix High School compares
Phoenix 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,202
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Phoenix High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Kennewick
3 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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix High School
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has 58 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix High School?
56.9% of students at Phoenix High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix High School?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix High School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Phoenix High School rank among high schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Kennewick, 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 Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Phoenix High School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.