Enrollment
1,700
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530870001502
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stadium High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stadium High School
Stadium High School is a large high school in Tacoma, Washington, enrolling 1,700 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 44% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,700 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 64 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tacoma's high schools, it stands alongside Lincoln High School (1,556 students): Stadium High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 18.7:1).
Tacoma School District also operates Lincoln High School (1,556 students) and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students) alongside Stadium 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 Stadium High School compares
Stadium 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tacoma School District, which includes Stadium High School.
$17,575
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~1,700 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Stadium High School a good school?
Stadium High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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