- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, WA
West Auburn Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Auburn Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530030000031
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Auburn Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Auburn Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Auburn Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
190 on latest CCD 530030000031 · Auburn, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 11.9:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 high schools in Auburn. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
West Auburn Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- This school 190
West Auburn Senior High School
190 students
What this shows West Auburn Senior High School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Auburn Senior High School compares
West Auburn Senior High School vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Washington - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.4%
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
$18,620
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Auburn Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Auburn Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Auburn
2 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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Auburn Senior High School
How many students attend West Auburn Senior High School?
West Auburn Senior High School has 190 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Auburn Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Auburn Senior High School is 11.9:1, which is 32% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% lower 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 West Auburn Senior High School?
62.1% of students at West Auburn Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Auburn Senior High School?
West Auburn Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West Auburn Senior High School rank among high schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, West Auburn Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides West Auburn Senior High School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.