At a glance
Reported students
1,918
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
100.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593
Auburn Senior High School: 1,918 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
19.2:1 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
- 1,766
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Auburn Senior High School
Auburn Senior 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 1,918 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, close to 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 (38.6%) and White (23.8%). English learners represent 18.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. 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 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Auburn Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 100.15 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
- 18.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.1
- 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
- White23.8%
- Hispanic38.6%
- Black8.9%
- Asian10.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.6%
- Multiracial8.3%
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
12 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 Riverside High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,852 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 Senior 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Auburn Riverside High School High · Auburn School District | 09–12 | 1,852 | 2.9 mi |
| Auburn Mountainview High School High · Auburn School District | 09–12 | 1,560 | 3.2 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 1,810 | 3.7 mi |
| Career Academy at Truman High School High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 83 | 3.7 mi |
| Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) High · Federal Way School District | 09–12 | 154 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Senior High School
What grades does Auburn Senior High School serve?
Auburn Senior 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 Senior High School?
Auburn Senior High School reported 1,918 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,766 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Auburn Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 1,918 students and 100.15 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 Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Auburn Senior 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 Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.2% 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 Senior High School in?
Auburn Senior 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 Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Auburn Opportunity Project (0.7 mi), Auburn Riverside High School (2.9 mi), Auburn Mountainview High School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.