At a glance
Reported students
1,852
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593
Auburn Riverside High School: 1,852 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,882
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.9:1
What the reported data says about Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn Riverside High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Auburn. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Auburn School District. NCES reports 1,852 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (34.9%) and White (31.9%). English learners represent 12.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Auburn Riverside High School
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.9%
- Hispanic34.9%
- Black5.9%
- Asian14%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.3%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Auburn School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Auburn Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,918 reported students
Auburn Mountainview High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,560 reported students
Auburn Opportunity Project
High · Grades 09–12
92 reported students
Cascade Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
966 reported students
Olympic Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
956 reported students
Mt Baker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
917 reported students
Public schools near Auburn Riverside High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Opportunity Project High · Auburn School District | 09–12 | 92 | 2.9 mi |
| Auburn Senior High School High · Auburn School District | 09–12 | 1,918 | 2.9 mi |
| Todd Beamer High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,412 | 4.4 mi |
| Sumner High School High · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | 09–12 | 1,857 | 4.5 mi |
| Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 154 | 5.1 mi |
| Career Academy at Truman High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 83 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Riverside High School
What grades does Auburn Riverside High School serve?
Auburn Riverside High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Auburn School District.
How many students attend Auburn Riverside High School?
Auburn Riverside High School reported 1,852 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,882 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Auburn Riverside High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 1,852 students and 84.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Auburn Riverside High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Auburn Riverside High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Auburn School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Auburn Riverside High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Auburn Riverside High School in?
Auburn Riverside High School is part of Auburn School District, based in Auburn, WA, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Auburn Riverside High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Auburn Opportunity Project (2.9 mi), Auburn Senior High School (2.9 mi), Todd Beamer High School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.