- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tonasket, WA
Tonasket High School
Federal NCES profile for Tonasket High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530894001530
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonasket High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tonasket · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonasket High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonasket High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonasket, WA.
School address
District: Tonasket School District · Washington
NCES ID 530894001530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Tonasket High School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 530894001530 · Tonasket, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 11.2:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonasket Elementary School (476 students)
Tonasket High School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tonasket High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tonasket Eleme
Tonasket Elementary School
476 students
- This school
Tonasket High School
280 students
- Tonasket Middl
Tonasket Middle School
221 students
- Tonasket Outre 105
Tonasket Outreach School
105 students
- Tonasket Choic 22
Tonasket Choice High School
22 students
What this shows Tonasket High School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonasket High School compares
Tonasket High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Washington - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Tonasket High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tonasket School District reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonasket High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonasket Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tonasket Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tonasket Outreach School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tonasket Choice High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tonasket High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools in Tonasket
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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tonasket High School
How many students attend Tonasket High School?
Tonasket High School has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tonasket, WA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonasket High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonasket High School is 11.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% lower 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 Tonasket High School?
81.0% of students at Tonasket High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonasket High School?
The largest demographic group at Tonasket High School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Tonasket, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonasket High School?
Tonasket High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Tonasket High School rank among public schools in Tonasket?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonasket High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonasket, 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 Tonasket on the city page.
What other schools are in Tonasket School District?
Besides Tonasket High School, Tonasket School District also operates Tonasket Elementary School (476 students), Tonasket Middle School (221 students), and Tonasket Outreach School (105 students). See the Tonasket School District district page for the complete list.