- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tenino, WA
Tenino High School
Federal NCES profile for Tenino High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530882001522
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tenino High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tenino · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tenino High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tenino High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tenino, WA.
School address
District: Tenino School District · Washington
NCES ID 530882001522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Tenino High School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 530882001522 · Tenino, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 16.7:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkside Elementary (316 students)
Tenino High School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tenino High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tenino High School
383 students
- Parkside Eleme
Parkside Elementary
316 students
- Tenino Element
Tenino Elementary School
293 students
- Tenino Middle
Tenino Middle School
291 students
What this shows Tenino High School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tenino High School compares
Tenino 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Tenino High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tenino School District reports $17,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tenino High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenino Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenino Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tenino High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tenino High School
How many students attend Tenino High School?
Tenino High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tenino, WA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenino High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenino High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tenino High School?
38.7% of students at Tenino High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tenino High School?
The largest demographic group at Tenino High School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Tenino, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenino High School?
Tenino High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Tenino High School rank among public schools in Tenino?
By Resource Investment Index, Tenino High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tenino, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tenino School District?
Besides Tenino High School, Tenino School District also operates Parkside Elementary (316 students), Tenino Elementary School (293 students), and Tenino Middle School (291 students). See the Tenino School District district page for the complete list.