Enrollment
355
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yakima, WA
Yakima Online
Federal NCES profile for Yakima Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531011003263
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yakima Online earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 10
- high schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 88.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yakima Online has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yakima Online ranks #10 of 10 high schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011003263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
88.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+405% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yakima Online compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yakima Online
Yakima Online is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run heavy: 88.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 405% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 75.3% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Yakima's high schools, it stands alongside Davis High School (2,359 students): Yakima Online is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (88.8:1 vs 19.2:1).
Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students) and Eisenhower High School (2,258 students) alongside Yakima Online.
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 Yakima Online compares
Yakima Online on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 88.8:1 | ▲ 405% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 67% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
88.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
88.8:1
students per teacher
- 405% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 74.3%
White 19.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Yakima Online is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yakima School District, which includes Yakima Online.
$16,878
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 69.9%
Federal 21.0%
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 Yakima Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yakima Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Yakima
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Davis High School
Standard public school
2,359 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower High School
Standard public school
2,258 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
West Valley High School
Standard public school
1,494 students 23:1 students per teacher
East Valley High School
Standard public school
1,064 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative education program
272 students
Stanton Academy
Alternative education program
183 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~355 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yakima Online
How many students attend Yakima Online?
Yakima Online has 355 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yakima, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yakima Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Yakima Online is 88.8:1, which is 405% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 466% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yakima Online?
75.3% of students at Yakima Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yakima Online?
The largest demographic group at Yakima Online is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yakima Online?
Yakima Online has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yakima Online rank among high schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Yakima Online ranks #10 of 10 high schools in Yakima, 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 Yakima on the city page.
Is Yakima Online a good school?
Yakima Online earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. 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 Yakima School District?
Besides Yakima Online, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.
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