Enrollment
62
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kent, WA
The Outreach Program
Federal NCES profile for The Outreach Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530396003564
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Outreach Program earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Washington
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Outreach Program has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Outreach Program ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396003564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Outreach Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Outreach Program
The Outreach Program is a higher-need, small high school in Kent, Washington, enrolling 62 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 76% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 70.0% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 62 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kent's high schools, it stands alongside Kentridge High School (2,186 students): The Outreach Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31:1 vs 24.8:1).
Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students) and Kentwood High School (1,995 students) alongside The Outreach Program.
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 The Outreach Program compares
The Outreach Program on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 76% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
31:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$17,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 35.5%
Asian 19.4%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, The Outreach Program is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent School District, which includes The Outreach Program.
$17,678
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 13.2%
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 The Outreach Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Outreach Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Kent
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Kentridge High School
Standard public school
2,186 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Kent-Meridian High School
Standard public school
1,639 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Kentlake High School
Standard public school
1,561 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative education program
370 students 46.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~62 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Outreach Program
How many students attend The Outreach Program?
The Outreach Program has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kent, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Outreach Program?
The student-teacher ratio at The Outreach Program is 31:1, which is 76% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Outreach Program?
70.0% of students at The Outreach Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Outreach Program?
The largest demographic group at The Outreach Program is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Outreach Program?
The Outreach Program has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Outreach Program rank among high schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, The Outreach Program ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Kent, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kent on the city page.
Is The Outreach Program a good school?
The Outreach Program earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Kent School District?
Besides The Outreach Program, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.
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