- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tacoma, WA
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530294000483
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 16
- high schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #5 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Franklin Pierce School District · Washington
NCES ID 530294000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Washington High School held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 63.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 530294000483 · Tacoma, WA High · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 16:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Pierce High School (977 students)
Washington High School held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 63.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington High School
989 students
- Franklin Pierc
Franklin Pierce High School
977 students
- Morris Ford Mi
Morris Ford Middle School
831 students
- Perry G Keithl
Perry G Keithley Middle School
804 students
- Brookdale Elem
Brookdale Elementary
483 students
- Collins Elemen
Collins Elementary
466 students
What this shows Washington High School reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High School compares
Washington 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$19,065
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
White 23.5%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.9%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Washington High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Franklin Pierce School District reports $19,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Ford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry G Keithley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookdale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collins Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Tacoma
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stadium High School
Standard public school
1,700 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,556 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mount Tahoma High School
Standard public school
1,410 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Standard public school
1,160 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Fife High School
Standard public school
885 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Tacoma School of the Arts
Standard public school
658 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 1,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher 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 Washington High School?
59.0% of students at Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Washington High School rank among high schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #5 of 16 high schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Pierce School District?
Besides Washington High School, Franklin Pierce School District also operates Franklin Pierce High School (977 students), Morris Ford Middle School (831 students), and Perry G Keithley Middle School (804 students). See the Franklin Pierce School District district page for the complete list.