Enrollment
860
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Quincy, WA
Quincy High School
Federal NCES profile for Quincy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530708001055
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quincy High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Quincy High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quincy High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Quincy, WA.
School address
District: Quincy School District · Washington
NCES ID 530708001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quincy High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quincy High School
Quincy High School is a higher-need, large high school in Quincy, Washington, enrolling 860 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 73.4% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 860 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Quincy School District also operates Quincy Middle School (717 students) and Ancient Lakes Elementary (385 students) alongside Quincy 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 Quincy High School compares
Quincy 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
White 10.9%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Quincy High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy School District, which includes Quincy High School.
$16,958
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 Quincy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ancient Lakes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monument Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quincy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~860 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Quincy High School
How many students attend Quincy High School?
Quincy High School has 860 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quincy, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quincy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quincy High School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quincy High School?
73.4% of students at Quincy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quincy High School?
The largest demographic group at Quincy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Quincy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quincy High School?
Quincy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Quincy High School rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Quincy High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Quincy, 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 Quincy on the city page.
Is Quincy High School a good school?
Quincy High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Quincy School District?
Besides Quincy High School, Quincy School District also operates Quincy Middle School (717 students), Ancient Lakes Elementary (385 students), and Pioneer Elementary (291 students). See the Quincy School District district page for the complete list.
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