- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531017001719
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Zillah · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Zillah High School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 531017001719 · Zillah, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 20.7:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilton Elementary School (305 students)
Zillah High School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Zillah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Zillah High School
455 students
- Hilton Element
Hilton Elementary School
305 students
- Zillah Middle
Zillah Middle School
300 students
- Zillah Interme
Zillah Intermediate School
270 students
What this shows Zillah High School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zillah High School compares
Zillah 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,489
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
Counselors2.1 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.
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
District finance for Zillah School District reports $16,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~455 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 23.
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 55/100 (higher 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 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.
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.