Enrollment
283
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530711001058
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rainier · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rainier Senior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rainier Senior High School
Rainier Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Rainier, Washington, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rainier School District spends $14,532 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rainier School District also operates Rainier Elementary School (493 students) and Rainier Middle School (241 students) alongside Rainier Senior 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 Rainier Senior High School compares
Rainier Senior 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,532
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rainier School District, which includes Rainier Senior High School.
$14,532
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Rainier on the city page.
Is Rainier Senior High School a good school?
Rainier Senior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
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