- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Toppenish, WA
Toppenish High School
Federal NCES profile for Toppenish High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530897001534
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toppenish High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Toppenish · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Toppenish High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toppenish High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Toppenish, WA.
School address
District: Toppenish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530897001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Toppenish High School held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.7 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530897001534 · Toppenish, WA High · MID · TRAD
969 enr · 19.4:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Toppenish Middle School (757 students)
Toppenish High School held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.7 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Toppenish High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Toppenish High School
969 students
- Toppenish Midd
Toppenish Middle School
757 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary
484 students
- Kirkwood Eleme 387
Kirkwood Elementary School
387 students
- Garfield Eleme 310
Garfield Elementary School
310 students
- Lincoln Elemen 244
Lincoln Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Toppenish High School reports 969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toppenish High School compares
Toppenish 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 969 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
969
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Toppenish High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toppenish School District reports $18,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Toppenish High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toppenish Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toppenish High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~969 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toppenish High School
How many students attend Toppenish High School?
Toppenish High School has 969 students enrolled. It is a high school in Toppenish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toppenish High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toppenish High School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toppenish High School?
81.8% of students at Toppenish High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toppenish High School?
The largest demographic group at Toppenish High School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Toppenish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toppenish High School?
Toppenish High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Toppenish High School rank among public schools in Toppenish?
By Resource Investment Index, Toppenish High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Toppenish, 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 Toppenish on the city page.
What other schools are in Toppenish School District?
Besides Toppenish High School, Toppenish School District also operates Toppenish Middle School (757 students), Valley View Elementary (484 students), and Kirkwood Elementary School (387 students). See the Toppenish School District district page for the complete list.