- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530762001123
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Royal High School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 530762001123 · Royal City, WA High · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 21.1:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Rock Elementary (513 students)
Royal High School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Royal High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Royal High School
592 students
- Red Rock Eleme
Red Rock Elementary
513 students
- Royal Intermed
Royal Intermediate School
382 students
- Royal Middle S
Royal Middle School
282 students
What this shows Royal High School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal High School compares
Royal 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Royal School District reports $16,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), up 28.
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.