Enrollment
144
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 530032403412
Washington Youth Academy — Bremerton, WA
Federal NCES profile for Washington Youth Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 4/100.
👥 Class size 4
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washington Military Department · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+118% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Youth Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Youth Academy reports 144 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 97.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 118% above the Washington average and 89% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Youth Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 118% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 118% 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
24:1
students per teacher
— 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Overview
Enrollment 144 Top 22% in Washington — larger than 78% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 24:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 97.9% +118% vs state
NCES ID 530032403412
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Youth Academy
How many students attend Washington Youth Academy?
Washington Youth Academy has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bremerton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Youth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Youth Academy is 24:1, which is 35% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Youth Academy?
97.9% of students at Washington Youth Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Youth Academy?
Washington Youth Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.