- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennewick, WA
Southridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Southridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530393002009
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southridge High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southridge High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southridge High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Southridge High School held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 530393002009 · Kennewick, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,612 enr · 22.4:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Southridge High School held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Southridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- This school
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- Amistad Elemen
Amistad Elementary School
878 students
What this shows Southridge High School reports 1,612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southridge High School compares
Southridge 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,612 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,612
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,202
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
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Southridge High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amistad Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Kennewick
4 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 (~1,612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southridge High School
How many students attend Southridge High School?
Southridge High School has 1,612 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,641 (2022-23) → 1,643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southridge High School is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southridge High School?
48.1% of students at Southridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Southridge High School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southridge High School?
Southridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Southridge High School rank among high schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Southridge High School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Southridge High School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Chinook Middle School (950 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.