Enrollment
853
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wapato, WA
Wapato High School
Federal NCES profile for Wapato High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530948001617
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapato High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Wapato · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapato High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapato High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Wapato, WA.
School address
District: Wapato School District · Washington
NCES ID 530948001617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wapato High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wapato High School
Wapato High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Wapato, Washington, enrolling 853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.5% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 853 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 190 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 853 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 39 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wapato's high schools, it stands alongside Pace Alternative High School (88 students): Wapato High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Wapato School District also operates Wapato Middle School (737 students) and Camas Elementary (452 students) alongside Wapato 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 Wapato High School compares
Wapato 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 83% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$18,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.9%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.0%
White 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Wapato High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapato School District, which includes Wapato High School.
$18,231
Per student
-6%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 66.4%
Federal 28.9%
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 Wapato High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simcoe Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Satus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapato High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Wapato
2 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 (~853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wapato High School
How many students attend Wapato High School?
Wapato High School has 853 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wapato, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapato High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapato High School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wapato High School?
82.5% of students at Wapato High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapato High School?
The largest demographic group at Wapato High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Wapato, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapato High School?
Wapato High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Wapato High School rank among public schools in Wapato?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapato High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Wapato, 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 Wapato on the city page.
Is Wapato High School a good school?
Wapato High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Wapato School District?
Besides Wapato High School, Wapato School District also operates Wapato Middle School (737 students), Camas Elementary (452 students), and Adams Elementary (394 students). See the Wapato School District district page for the complete list.
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