- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Selah, WA
Selah High School
Federal NCES profile for Selah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530777001282
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selah High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Selah · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Selah High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selah High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Selah, WA.
School address
District: Selah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530777001282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Selah High School held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530777001282 · Selah, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,159 enr · 20:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Selah Middle School (871 students)
Selah High School held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Selah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Selah High School
1,159 students
- Selah Middle S
Selah Middle School
871 students
- Selah Intermed
Selah Intermediate School
806 students
- John Campbell
John Campbell Primary School
492 students
- Robert Lince E 362
Robert Lince Early Learning Center
362 students
- Selah Academy 35
Selah Academy Online
35 students
What this shows Selah High School reports 1,159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selah High School compares
Selah High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,159
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,615
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 70 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Selah High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Selah School District reports $15,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selah Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Campbell Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Lince Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selah Academy Online | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Selah
2 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 (~1,159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selah High School
How many students attend Selah High School?
Selah High School has 1,159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Selah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,135 (2022-23) → 1,124 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selah High School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selah High School?
52.0% of students at Selah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selah High School?
The largest demographic group at Selah High School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Selah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selah High School?
Selah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Selah High School rank among high schools in Selah?
By Resource Investment Index, Selah High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Selah, 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 Selah on the city page.
What other schools are in Selah School District?
Besides Selah High School, Selah School District also operates Selah Middle School (871 students), Selah Intermediate School (806 students), and John Campbell Primary School (492 students). See the Selah School District district page for the complete list.