- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sunnyside, WA
Sunnyside High School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530867001449
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Sunnyside · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Washington
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Sunnyside, WA.
School address
District: Sunnyside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530867001449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sunnyside High School held near 2,167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 101.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530867001449 · Sunnyside, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,122 enr · 21:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Middle School (820 students)
Sunnyside High School held near 2,167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 101.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sunnyside High School
2,122 students
- Harrison Middl 820
Harrison Middle School
820 students
- Washington Ele 602
Washington Elementary
602 students
- Pioneer Elemen 602
Pioneer Elementary School
602 students
- Chief Kamiakin 575
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
575 students
- Sierra Vista M 549
Sierra Vista Middle School
549 students
What this shows Sunnyside High School reports 2,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside High School compares
Sunnyside 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,122 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,122
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
269
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
White 6.2%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Sunnyside High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside School District reports $17,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chief Kamiakin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Sunnyside
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside High School
How many students attend Sunnyside High School?
Sunnyside High School has 2,122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sunnyside, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,181 (2022-23) → 2,167 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside High School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyside High School?
72.4% of students at Sunnyside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside High School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside High School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Sunnyside, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside High School?
Sunnyside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Sunnyside High School rank among public schools in Sunnyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside School District?
Besides Sunnyside High School, Sunnyside School District also operates Harrison Middle School (820 students), Washington Elementary (602 students), and Pioneer Elementary School (602 students). See the Sunnyside School District district page for the complete list.