Enrollment
1,384
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stanwood, WA
Stanwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Stanwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530834001423
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanwood High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Stanwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanwood High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanwood High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA.
School address
District: Stanwood-Camano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530834001423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanwood High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanwood High School
Stanwood High School is a large high school in Stanwood, Washington, enrolling 1,384 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 34% 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 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,384 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Port Susan Middle School (530 students) and Stanwood Middle School (528 students) alongside Stanwood 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 Stanwood High School compares
Stanwood 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,384
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% 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
$17,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Stanwood High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stanwood-Camano School District, which includes Stanwood High School.
$17,367
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 Stanwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Susan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarhome Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stanwood High School
How many students attend Stanwood High School?
Stanwood High School has 1,384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stanwood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanwood High School is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanwood High School?
22.3% of students at Stanwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Stanwood High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Stanwood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanwood High School?
Stanwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Stanwood High School rank among public schools in Stanwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanwood High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stanwood on the city page.
Is Stanwood High School a good school?
Stanwood High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Stanwood-Camano School District?
Besides Stanwood High School, Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Port Susan Middle School (530 students), Stanwood Middle School (528 students), and Twin City Elementary (440 students). See the Stanwood-Camano School District district page for the complete list.
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