Enrollment
1,857
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sumner, WA
Sumner High School
Federal NCES profile for Sumner High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530861001446
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Sumner · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumner High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sumner, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sumner High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sumner High School
Sumner High School is a large high school in Sumner, Washington, enrolling 1,857 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 37% 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 23.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,857 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spends $14,043 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students) and Mountain View Middle School (937 students) alongside Sumner 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 Sumner High School compares
Sumner 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,857 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,857
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.8 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Sumner High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, which includes Sumner High School.
$14,043
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 Sumner High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donald Eismann Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sumner High School
How many students attend Sumner High School?
Sumner High School has 1,857 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sumner, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner High School is 24.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumner High School?
23.4% of students at Sumner High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner High School?
The largest demographic group at Sumner High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Sumner, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner High School?
Sumner High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Sumner High School rank among public schools in Sumner?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sumner, 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 Sumner on the city page.
Is Sumner High School a good school?
Sumner High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Sumner High School, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), Mountain View Middle School (937 students), and Lakeridge Middle School (763 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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