Enrollment
321
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennewick, WA
River View High School
Federal NCES profile for River View High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530291000469
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River View High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
River View High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River View High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Finley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530291000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River View High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at River View High School
River View High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 321 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 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (48%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kennewick's high schools, it stands alongside Kennewick High School (1,921 students): River View High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 24.9:1).
Finley School District also operates Finley Elementary (367 students) and Finley Middle School (204 students) alongside River View 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 River View High School compares
River View 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 48.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, River View High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Finley School District, which includes River View High School.
$16,532
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 69.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 River View High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Finley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River View High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Kennewick
4 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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River View High School
How many students attend River View High School?
River View High School has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennewick, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River View High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River View High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River View High School?
69.3% of students at River View High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River View High School?
The largest demographic group at River View High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River View High School?
River View High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River View High School rank among high schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, River View High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kennewick on the city page.
Is River View High School a good school?
River View High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Finley School District?
Besides River View High School, Finley School District also operates Finley Elementary (367 students) and Finley Middle School (204 students). See the Finley School District district page for the complete list.
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