- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rainier, WA
Rainier Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Rainier Senior 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 530711001058
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainier Senior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rainier · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainier Senior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainier Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rainier, WA.
School address
District: Rainier School District · Washington
NCES ID 530711001058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Rainier Senior High School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 530711001058 · Rainier, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 18.9:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rainier Elementary School (493 students)
Rainier Senior High School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rainier Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
493 students
- This school
Rainier Senior High School
283 students
- Rainier Middle
Rainier Middle School
241 students
What this shows Rainier Senior High School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainier Senior High School compares
Rainier 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,579
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Rainier 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 Rainier School District reports $15,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rainier Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainier Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainier Senior High School
How many students attend Rainier Senior High School?
Rainier Senior High School has 283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rainier, WA. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainier Senior High School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rainier Senior High School?
32.9% of students at Rainier Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainier Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Rainier Senior High School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Rainier, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainier Senior High School?
Rainier Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Rainier Senior High School rank among public schools in Rainier?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainier Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rainier, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rainier School District?
Besides Rainier Senior High School, Rainier School District also operates Rainier Elementary School (493 students) and Rainier Middle School (241 students). See the Rainier School District district page for the complete list.