Enrollment
838
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pullman, WA
Pullman High School
Federal NCES profile for Pullman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530693001020
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pullman High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Pullman · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pullman High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pullman High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pullman, WA.
School address
District: Pullman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530693001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pullman High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pullman High School
Pullman High School is a large high school in Pullman, Washington, enrolling 838 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 90% of state schools at 838 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pullman School District spends $15,097 per pupil, 23% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pullman School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (643 students) and Jefferson Elementary (335 students) alongside Pullman 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 Pullman High School compares
Pullman 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 43% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,097
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Pullman High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pullman School District, which includes Pullman High School.
$15,097
Per student
-23%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 Pullman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kamiak Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pullman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~838 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pullman High School
How many students attend Pullman High School?
Pullman High School has 838 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pullman, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pullman High School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pullman High School?
25.7% of students at Pullman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pullman High School?
The largest demographic group at Pullman High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Pullman, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pullman High School?
Pullman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Pullman High School rank among public schools in Pullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Pullman High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pullman, 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 Pullman on the city page.
Is Pullman High School a good school?
Pullman High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Pullman School District?
Besides Pullman High School, Pullman School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (643 students), Jefferson Elementary (335 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (326 students). See the Pullman School District district page for the complete list.
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