- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cathlamet, WA
Wahkiakum High School
Federal NCES profile for Wahkiakum High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530933001594
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahkiakum High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 127
- students enrolled
Wahkiakum High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wahkiakum School District · Washington
NCES ID 530933001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Wahkiakum High School shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530933001594 · Cathlamet, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 14.1:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School (272 students)
Wahkiakum High School shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Wahkiakum High School compares
Wahkiakum 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Wahkiakum High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahkiakum School District reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahkiakum High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahkiakum High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahkiakum High School
How many students attend Wahkiakum High School?
Wahkiakum High School has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cathlamet, WA. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahkiakum High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahkiakum High School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Wahkiakum High School?
51.3% of students at Wahkiakum High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahkiakum High School?
The largest demographic group at Wahkiakum High School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Cathlamet, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahkiakum High School?
Wahkiakum High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wahkiakum School District?
Besides Wahkiakum High School, Wahkiakum School District also operates Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School (272 students). See the Wahkiakum School District district page for the complete list.