Enrollment
455
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Zillah, WA
Zillah High School
Federal NCES profile for Zillah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531017001719
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zillah High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Zillah · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Zillah High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zillah High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Zillah, WA.
School address
District: Zillah School District · Washington
NCES ID 531017001719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zillah High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zillah High School
Zillah High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Zillah, Washington, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 416 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (37%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Zillah School District spends $14,593 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Zillah School District also operates Hilton Elementary School (305 students) and Zillah Middle School (300 students) alongside Zillah 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 Zillah High School compares
Zillah 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,593
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 55.6%
White 36.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Zillah High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zillah School District, which includes Zillah High School.
$14,593
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 73.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 Zillah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zillah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zillah Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zillah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Zillah High School
How many students attend Zillah High School?
Zillah High School has 455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zillah, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zillah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zillah High School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zillah High School?
67.4% of students at Zillah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zillah High School?
The largest demographic group at Zillah High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Zillah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zillah High School?
Zillah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Zillah High School rank among public schools in Zillah?
By Resource Investment Index, Zillah High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Zillah, 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 Zillah on the city page.
Is Zillah High School a good school?
Zillah High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Zillah School District?
Besides Zillah High School, Zillah School District also operates Hilton Elementary School (305 students), Zillah Middle School (300 students), and Zillah Intermediate School (270 students). See the Zillah School District district page for the complete list.
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