Enrollment
383
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530882001522
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tenino · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tenino High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tenino High School
Tenino High School is a mid-sized high school in Tenino, Washington, enrolling 383 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #320, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tenino School District also operates Parkside Elementary (316 students) and Tenino Elementary School (293 students) alongside Tenino 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 Tenino High School compares
Tenino 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tenino School District, which includes Tenino High School.
$15,773
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 67.5%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~383 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Tenino on the city page.
Is Tenino High School a good school?
Tenino High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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