Enrollment
950
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chehalis, WA
W F West High School
Federal NCES profile for W F West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530117000217
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W F West High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Chehalis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W F West High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W F West High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Chehalis, WA.
School address
District: Chehalis School District · Washington
NCES ID 530117000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W F West High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at W F West High School
W F West High School is a large high school in Chehalis, Washington, enrolling 950 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 950 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chehalis's high schools, it stands alongside Green Hill Academic School (163 students): W F West High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
Chehalis School District also operates Chehalis Middle School (692 students) and Orin C Smith Elementary School (647 students) alongside W F West 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 W F West High School compares
W F West 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$16,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, W F West 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 Chehalis School District, which includes W F West High School.
$16,312
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 64.0%
Federal 16.6%
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 W F West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orin C Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James W Lintott Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Hill Academic School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W F West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Chehalis
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~950 students)
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Frequently asked questions about W F West High School
How many students attend W F West High School?
W F West High School has 950 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chehalis, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W F West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at W F West High School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W F West High School?
35.0% of students at W F West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W F West High School?
The largest demographic group at W F West High School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Chehalis, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W F West High School?
W F West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 W F West High School rank among public schools in Chehalis?
By Resource Investment Index, W F West High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Chehalis, 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 Chehalis on the city page.
Is W F West High School a good school?
W F West High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Chehalis School District?
Besides W F West High School, Chehalis School District also operates Chehalis Middle School (692 students), Orin C Smith Elementary School (647 students), and James W Lintott Elementary School (634 students). See the Chehalis School District district page for the complete list.
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