- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mattawa, WA
Wahluke High School
Federal NCES profile for Wahluke High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530936002070
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahluke High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Mattawa · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahluke High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahluke High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mattawa, WA.
School address
District: Wahluke School District · Washington
NCES ID 530936002070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Wahluke High School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530936002070 · Mattawa, WA High · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 17.9:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahluke Junior High (554 students)
Wahluke High School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wahluke High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wahluke High School
750 students
- Wahluke Junior
Wahluke Junior High
554 students
- Saddle Mountai
Saddle Mountain Elementary
470 students
- Morris Schott
Morris Schott Elementary
317 students
- Mattawa Elemen 199
Mattawa Elementary
199 students
- Mattawa Elemen 119
Mattawa Elementary Pre-School
119 students
What this shows Wahluke High School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahluke High School compares
Wahluke 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 99% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$19,002
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.1%
White 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Wahluke High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahluke School District reports $19,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahluke High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahluke Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saddle Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Schott Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary Pre-School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wahluke High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Mattawa
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahluke High School
How many students attend Wahluke High School?
Wahluke High School has 750 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mattawa, WA. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahluke High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahluke High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wahluke High School?
89.5% of students at Wahluke High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahluke High School?
The largest demographic group at Wahluke High School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment, in Mattawa, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahluke High School?
Wahluke High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Wahluke High School rank among public schools in Mattawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahluke High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mattawa, 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 Mattawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wahluke School District?
Besides Wahluke High School, Wahluke School District also operates Wahluke Junior High (554 students), Saddle Mountain Elementary (470 students), and Morris Schott Elementary (317 students). See the Wahluke School District district page for the complete list.