- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tukwila, WA
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Federal NCES profile for Raisbeck Aviation High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530354002974
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raisbeck Aviation High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Tukwila · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Raisbeck Aviation High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Tukwila, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354002974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Raisbeck Aviation High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530354002974 · Tukwila, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 21.1:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Raisbeck Aviation High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Raisbeck Aviation High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 400
Raisbeck Aviation High School
400 students
What this shows Raisbeck Aviation High School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raisbeck Aviation High School compares
Raisbeck Aviation 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Asian 25.4%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Raisbeck Aviation High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raisbeck Aviation High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raisbeck Aviation High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in Tukwila
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Raisbeck Aviation High School
How many students attend Raisbeck Aviation High School?
Raisbeck Aviation High School has 400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tukwila, WA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raisbeck Aviation High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raisbeck Aviation High School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raisbeck Aviation High School?
22.0% of students at Raisbeck Aviation High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raisbeck Aviation High School?
The largest demographic group at Raisbeck Aviation High School is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Tukwila, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raisbeck Aviation High School?
Raisbeck Aviation High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Raisbeck Aviation High School rank among public schools in Tukwila?
By Resource Investment Index, Raisbeck Aviation High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Tukwila, 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 Tukwila on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Raisbeck Aviation High School, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.