Enrollment
400
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530354002974
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raisbeck Aviation High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raisbeck Aviation High School
Raisbeck Aviation High School is a mid-sized high school in Tukwila, Washington, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #258.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Tukwila's high schools, it stands alongside Foster Senior High School (910 students): Raisbeck Aviation High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 21.7:1).
Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students) and Highline High School (1,423 students) alongside Raisbeck Aviation 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 Raisbeck Aviation High School compares
Raisbeck Aviation 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highline School District, which includes Raisbeck Aviation High School.
$19,077
Per student
-2%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (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 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.
Is Raisbeck Aviation High School a good school?
Raisbeck Aviation High School earns 43/100 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. 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 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.
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