- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530117000217
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Chehalis · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
W F West High School grew from 946 students in 2022-23 to 1,027 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 530117000217 · Chehalis, WA High · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 20.7:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chehalis Middle School (692 students)
W F West High School grew from 946 students in 2022-23 to 1,027 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
W F West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
W F West High School
950 students
- Chehalis Middl
Chehalis Middle School
692 students
- Orin C Smith E
Orin C Smith Elementary School
647 students
- James W Lintot
James W Lintott Elementary School
634 students
- Green Hill Aca 163
Green Hill Academic School
163 students
- Lewis County A 38
Lewis County Alternative School
38 students
What this shows W F West High School reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How W F West High School compares
W F West High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Chehalis School District reports $17,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~950 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 946 (2022-23) → 1,027 (2023-24), up 81.
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
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.