Enrollment
2,066
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wenatchee, WA
Wenatchee High School
Federal NCES profile for Wenatchee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530966001639
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wenatchee High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wenatchee High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wenatchee High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wenatchee High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee High School is a higher-need, large high school in Wenatchee, Washington, enrolling 2,066 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,066 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (40%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wenatchee's high schools, it stands alongside Open Doors Re-Engagement (91 students): Wenatchee High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Wenatchee School District also operates Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students) and Foothills Middle School (567 students) alongside Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee High School compares
Wenatchee 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,066
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$16,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 55.4%
White 40.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Wenatchee High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wenatchee School District, which includes Wenatchee High School.
$16,612
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 67.7%
Federal 17.6%
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 Wenatchee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission View Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wenatchee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Wenatchee
1 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 (~2,066 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wenatchee High School
How many students attend Wenatchee High School?
Wenatchee High School has 2,066 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wenatchee, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wenatchee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wenatchee High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wenatchee High School?
50.8% of students at Wenatchee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wenatchee High School?
The largest demographic group at Wenatchee High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wenatchee High School?
Wenatchee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Wenatchee High School rank among high schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Wenatchee High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Wenatchee, 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 Wenatchee on the city page.
Is Wenatchee High School a good school?
Wenatchee High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Wenatchee School District?
Besides Wenatchee High School, Wenatchee School District also operates Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), Foothills Middle School (567 students), and Washington Elementary School (554 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.
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