- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberty Lake, WA
Ridgeline High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeline 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 530111003781
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeline High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Liberty Lake · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeline High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeline High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Liberty Lake, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111003781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+170 students YoY
Ridgeline High School grew from 1,368 students in 2022-23 to 1,538 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+170 students YoY 530111003781 · Liberty Lake, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,575 enr · 23.9:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: University High School (1,410 students)
Ridgeline High School grew from 1,368 students in 2022-23 to 1,538 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ridgeline High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,410 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High School
1,380 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
668 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
644 students
- Greenacres Ele
Greenacres Elementary
637 students
What this shows Ridgeline High School reports 1,575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeline High School compares
Ridgeline 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,575 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,575
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,783
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Ridgeline High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley School District reports $15,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeline High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenacres Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeline High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Liberty Lake
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 (~1,575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeline High School
How many students attend Ridgeline High School?
Ridgeline High School has 1,575 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberty Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,368 (2022-23) → 1,538 (2023-24), up 170.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeline High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeline High School is 23.9:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeline High School?
24.8% of students at Ridgeline High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeline High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeline High School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Liberty Lake, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeline High School?
Ridgeline High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ridgeline High School rank among public schools in Liberty Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeline High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Liberty Lake, 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 Liberty Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides Ridgeline High School, Central Valley School District also operates University High School (1,410 students), Central Valley High School (1,380 students), and Evergreen Middle School (668 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.