- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Stadium High School
Federal NCES profile for Stadium High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870001502
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stadium High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #12 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stadium High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stadium High School ranks #12 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870001502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Stadium High School held near 1,609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 530870001502 · Tacoma, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,700 enr · 25.4:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,556 students)
Stadium High School held near 1,609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stadium High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- Tacoma School 658
Tacoma School of the Arts
658 students
What this shows Stadium High School reports 1,700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stadium High School compares
Stadium 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,700 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,700
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 64 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 15.3%
Asian 9.1%
African American 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Stadium High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stadium High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tacoma School of the Arts | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stadium High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Tacoma
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,556 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mount Tahoma High School
Standard public school
1,410 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Standard public school
1,160 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Washington High School
Standard public school
989 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fife High School
Standard public school
885 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Tacoma School of the Arts
Standard public school
658 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,700 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stadium High School
How many students attend Stadium High School?
Stadium High School has 1,700 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,571 (2022-23) → 1,609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stadium High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stadium High School is 25.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stadium High School?
27.1% of students at Stadium High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stadium High School?
The largest demographic group at Stadium High School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stadium High School?
Stadium High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Stadium High School rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Stadium High School ranks #12 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides Stadium High School, Tacoma School District also operates Lincoln High School (1,556 students), Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students), and Dr. Dolores Silas High School (1,160 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.