- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kennewick, WA
Tri-Tech Skills Center
Federal NCES profile for Tri-Tech Skills Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530393002110
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-Tech Skills Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-Tech Skills Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Tech Skills Center ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393002110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 530393002110 · Kennewick, WA High · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 33.1:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 high schools in Kennewick. Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tri-Tech Skills Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school 629
Tri-Tech Skills Center
629 students
What this shows Tri-Tech Skills Center reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-Tech Skills Center compares
Tri-Tech Skills Center vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.1:1 | ▲ 88% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.1:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,202
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-Tech Skills Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-Tech Skills Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Kennewick
4 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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-Tech Skills Center
How many students attend Tri-Tech Skills Center?
Tri-Tech Skills Center has 629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kennewick, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-Tech Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-Tech Skills Center is 33.1:1, which is 88% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-Tech Skills Center?
42.1% of students at Tri-Tech Skills Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-Tech Skills Center?
Tri-Tech Skills Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tri-Tech Skills Center rank among high schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Tech Skills Center ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Kennewick, 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 Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Tri-Tech Skills Center, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.