Enrollment
942
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washougal, WA
Washougal High School
Federal NCES profile for Washougal High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530954001624
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washougal High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Washougal · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washougal High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washougal High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Washougal, WA.
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530954001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washougal High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washougal High School
Washougal High School is a large high school in Washougal, Washington, enrolling 942 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 942 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Washougal School District also operates Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students) and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students) alongside Washougal 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 Washougal High School compares
Washougal 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 35% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$17,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Washougal High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washougal School District, which includes Washougal High School.
$17,033
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Washougal High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemtegaard Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cape Horn Skye Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hathaway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gause Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washougal High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~942 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washougal High School
How many students attend Washougal High School?
Washougal High School has 942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washougal, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washougal High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washougal High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washougal High School?
29.1% of students at Washougal High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washougal High School?
The largest demographic group at Washougal High School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Washougal, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washougal High School?
Washougal High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washougal High School rank among public schools in Washougal?
By Resource Investment Index, Washougal High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Washougal, 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 Washougal on the city page.
Is Washougal High School a good school?
Washougal High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. 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 Washougal School District?
Besides Washougal High School, Washougal School District also operates Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students), Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students), and Cape Horn Skye Elementary (284 students). See the Washougal School District district page for the complete list.
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