- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buckley, WA
White River High School
Federal NCES profile for White River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530978003153
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Buckley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
White River High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White River High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Buckley, WA.
School address
District: White River School District · Washington
NCES ID 530978003153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
White River High School grew from 1,263 students in 2022-23 to 1,351 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 530978003153 · Buckley, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,340 enr · 23.9:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Glacier Middle School (999 students)
White River High School grew from 1,263 students in 2022-23 to 1,351 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
White River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
White River High School
1,340 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
999 students
- Elk Ridge Elem
Elk Ridge Elementary
564 students
- Foothills Elem 470
Foothills Elementary
470 students
- Mountain Meado 443
Mountain Meadow Elementary
443 students
- White River Ea 360
White River Early Learning Center
360 students
What this shows White River High School reports 1,340 students on the CCD universe file.
How White River High School compares
White River High School is a growing 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,340
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, White River High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White River School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elk Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White River Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Buckley
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 (~1,340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about White River High School
How many students attend White River High School?
White River High School has 1,340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buckley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,263 (2022-23) → 1,351 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River High School is 23.9:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White River High School?
24.5% of students at White River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White River High School?
The largest demographic group at White River High School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Buckley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River High School?
White River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 White River High School rank among public schools in Buckley?
By Resource Investment Index, White River High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Buckley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buckley on the city page.
What other schools are in White River School District?
Besides White River High School, White River School District also operates Glacier Middle School (999 students), Elk Ridge Elementary (564 students), and Foothills Elementary (470 students). See the White River School District district page for the complete list.