- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maple Valley, WA
Tahoma Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Tahoma Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530876001519
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tahoma Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Maple Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tahoma Senior High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tahoma Senior High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Maple Valley, WA.
School address
District: Tahoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530876001519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Tahoma Senior High School held near 2,877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+87 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 124.0 → 123.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+87 students YoY 530876001519 · Maple Valley, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,919 enr · 23.5:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Trail Middle School (1,097 students)
Tahoma Senior High School held near 2,877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+87 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 124.0 → 123.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tahoma Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tahoma Senior High School
2,919 students
- Summit Trail M 1,097
Summit Trail Middle School
1,097 students
- Maple View Mid 1,046
Maple View Middle School
1,046 students
- Lake Wildernes 923
Lake Wilderness Elementary
923 students
- Glacier Park E 803
Glacier Park Elementary
803 students
- Tahoma Element 688
Tahoma Elementary
688 students
What this shows Tahoma Senior High School reports 2,919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tahoma Senior High School compares
Tahoma Senior 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 72% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,919 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,919
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
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
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Tahoma Senior High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Tahoma School District reports $16,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tahoma Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Trail Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Wilderness Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tahoma Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tahoma Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Maple Valley
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 (~2,919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tahoma Senior High School
How many students attend Tahoma Senior High School?
Tahoma Senior High School has 2,919 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maple Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,790 (2022-23) → 2,877 (2023-24), nearly flat (+87).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahoma Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tahoma Senior 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 Tahoma Senior High School?
12.8% of students at Tahoma Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tahoma Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Tahoma Senior High School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Maple Valley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tahoma Senior High School?
Tahoma Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Tahoma Senior High School rank among public schools in Maple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Tahoma Senior High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Maple Valley, 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 Maple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Tahoma School District?
Besides Tahoma Senior High School, Tahoma School District also operates Summit Trail Middle School (1,097 students), Maple View Middle School (1,046 students), and Lake Wilderness Elementary (923 students). See the Tahoma School District district page for the complete list.