Enrollment
968
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Steilacoom, WA
Steilacoom High
Federal NCES profile for Steilacoom High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530846001807
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steilacoom High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Steilacoom · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Steilacoom High has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steilacoom High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Steilacoom, WA.
School address
District: Steilacoom Hist. School District · Washington
NCES ID 530846001807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steilacoom High compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steilacoom High
Steilacoom High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Steilacoom, Washington, enrolling 968 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 968 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Steilacoom's high schools, it stands alongside Steilacoom Pride Academy (18 students): Steilacoom High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Steilacoom Hist. School District also operates Pioneer Middle (758 students) and Chloe Clark Elementary (475 students) alongside Steilacoom High.
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 Steilacoom High compares
Steilacoom High on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 17.9%
Asian 8.8%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Steilacoom High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Steilacoom Hist. School District, which includes Steilacoom High.
$16,606
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 59.0%
Federal 14.5%
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 Steilacoom High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chloe Clark Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltars Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherrydale Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Developmental Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Steilacoom High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Steilacoom
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~968 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Steilacoom High
How many students attend Steilacoom High?
Steilacoom High has 968 students enrolled. It is a high school in Steilacoom, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steilacoom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Steilacoom High is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steilacoom High?
18.9% of students at Steilacoom High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steilacoom High?
The largest demographic group at Steilacoom High is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Steilacoom, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steilacoom High?
Steilacoom High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Steilacoom High rank among public schools in Steilacoom?
By Resource Investment Index, Steilacoom High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom on the city page.
Is Steilacoom High a good school?
Steilacoom High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Steilacoom Hist. School District?
Besides Steilacoom High, Steilacoom Hist. School District also operates Pioneer Middle (758 students), Chloe Clark Elementary (475 students), and Saltars Point Elementary (437 students). See the Steilacoom Hist. School District district page for the complete list.
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