- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Prosser, WA
Prosser High School
Federal NCES profile for Prosser High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530690001012
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prosser High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Prosser · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prosser High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prosser High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Prosser, WA.
School address
District: Prosser School District · Washington
NCES ID 530690001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Prosser High School held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 530690001012 · Prosser, WA High · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 21.4:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Housel Middle School (529 students)
Prosser High School held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Prosser High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prosser High School
877 students
- Housel Middle
Housel Middle School
529 students
- Prosser Height
Prosser Heights Elementary
412 students
- Keene-Rivervie
Keene-Riverview Elementary
407 students
- Whitstran Elem 261
Whitstran Elementary
261 students
- Prosser Opport 48
Prosser Opportunity Academy
48 students
What this shows Prosser High School reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prosser High School compares
Prosser 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
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
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
White 29.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Prosser High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosser School District reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prosser High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housel Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prosser Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keene-Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitstran Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prosser Opportunity Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Prosser High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prosser High School
How many students attend Prosser High School?
Prosser High School has 877 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prosser, WA. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 860 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prosser High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prosser 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 Prosser High School?
73.7% of students at Prosser High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prosser High School?
The largest demographic group at Prosser High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Prosser, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prosser High School?
Prosser High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Prosser High School rank among public schools in Prosser?
By Resource Investment Index, Prosser High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Prosser, 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 Prosser on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosser School District?
Besides Prosser High School, Prosser School District also operates Housel Middle School (529 students), Prosser Heights Elementary (412 students), and Keene-Riverview Elementary (407 students). See the Prosser School District district page for the complete list.