Enrollment
1,340
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530978003153
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White River High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at White River High School
White River High School is a large high school in Buckley, Washington, enrolling 1,340 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 36% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,340 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding White River School District spends $13,938 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Buckley's high schools, it stands alongside White River Reengagement Program (40 students): White River High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
White River School District also operates Glacier Middle School (999 students) and Elk Ridge Elementary (564 students) alongside White River 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 White River High School compares
White River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White River School District, which includes White River High School.
$13,938
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~1,340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is White River High School a good school?
White River High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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