- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wenatchee, WA
Westside High School
Federal NCES profile for Westside 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 530966002193
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966002193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Westside High School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 530966002193 · Wenatchee, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 16.4:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
Westside High School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Westside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wenatchee High
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
- This school 279
Westside High School
279 students
What this shows Westside High School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside High School compares
Westside High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
White 37.6%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Westside High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside 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
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside High School
How many students attend Westside High School?
Westside High School has 279 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside High School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Westside High School?
59.3% of students at Westside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside High School?
The largest demographic group at Westside High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside High School?
Westside 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 Westside High School rank among high schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #1 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 Westside High School, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Foothills Middle School (567 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.