- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530948001617
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Wapato · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wapato High School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530948001617 · Wapato, WA High · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 17.8:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapato Middle School (737 students)
Wapato High School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wapato High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wapato High School
853 students
- Wapato Middle
Wapato Middle School
737 students
- Camas Elementa
Camas Elementary
452 students
- Adams Elementa
Adams Elementary
394 students
- Simcoe Element 329
Simcoe Elementary School
329 students
- Satus Elementa 298
Satus Elementary
298 students
What this shows Wapato High School reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapato High School compares
Wapato 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$19,515
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
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.
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
District finance for Wapato School District reports $19,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~853 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 28/100 (lower 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 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.
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.