Enrollment
592
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Royal City, WA
Royal High School
Federal NCES profile for Royal High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530762001123
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Royal City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Royal City, WA.
School address
District: Royal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530762001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royal High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royal High School
Royal High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Royal City, Washington, enrolling 592 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 is high: 72.0% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #200.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Royal School District spends $15,474 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Royal School District also operates Red Rock Elementary (513 students) and Royal Intermediate School (382 students) alongside Royal 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 Royal High School compares
Royal 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 | 72.0% | ▲ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,474
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 84.3%
White 15.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Royal High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royal School District, which includes Royal High School.
$15,474
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 72.3%
Federal 19.2%
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 Royal High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Royal High School
How many students attend Royal High School?
Royal High School has 592 students enrolled. It is a high school in Royal City, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal 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 Royal High School?
72.0% of students at Royal High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal High School?
The largest demographic group at Royal High School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Royal City, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal High School?
Royal High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Royal High School rank among public schools in Royal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Royal City, 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 Royal City on the city page.
Is Royal High School a good school?
Royal High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also less 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 Royal School District?
Besides Royal High School, Royal School District also operates Red Rock Elementary (513 students), Royal Intermediate School (382 students), and Royal Middle School (282 students). See the Royal School District district page for the complete list.
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