- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530966001639
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Wenatchee High School held near 2,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.3 → 102.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 530966001639 · Wenatchee, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,066 enr · 20.1:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students)
Wenatchee High School held near 2,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.3 → 102.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wenatchee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- Foothills Midd 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Pioneer Middle 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- Mission View E 484
Mission View Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Wenatchee High School reports 2,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wenatchee High School compares
Wenatchee 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,066 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,076 (2022-23) → 2,027 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.