Enrollment
279
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530966002193
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside High School
Westside High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Wenatchee, Washington, enrolling 279 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (38%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% 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.
Among Wenatchee's high schools, it stands alongside Open Doors Re-Engagement (91 students): Westside High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students) and Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students) alongside Westside 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 Westside High School compares
Westside 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wenatchee School District, which includes Westside 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 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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westside High School a good school?
Westside High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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