At a glance
Reported students
506
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593
West Auburn Senior High School: 506 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about West Auburn Senior High School
West Auburn Senior High School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Auburn. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Auburn School District. NCES reports 506 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, below the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 (35%) and White (29.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Auburn Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.8%
- Hispanic35%
- Black10.7%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.1%
- Multiracial10.7%
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.
Other schools in Auburn School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hazelwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
502 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Lakeland Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Alpac Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
534 reported students
Ilalko Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Evergreen Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Public schools near West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way Public Schools Headstart Other · Federal Way School District | PK–PK | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| Internet Academy Other · Federal Way School District | PK–12 | 370 | 3.1 mi |
| Support School Other · Federal Way School District | PK–12 | 55 | 4.2 mi |
| Federal Way Public School ECEAP Other · Federal Way School District | PK–PK | 348 | 4.2 mi |
| Dynamic Family Services Other · Federal Way School District | PK–12 | 0 | 4.6 mi |
| Birth to Age 2 Other · Kent School District | PK–PK | 0 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Auburn Senior High School
What grades does West Auburn Senior High School serve?
West Auburn Senior High School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Auburn School District.
How many students attend West Auburn Senior High School?
West Auburn Senior High School reported 506 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Auburn Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 506 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Auburn Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West 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 West Auburn Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.8% 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 West Auburn Senior High School in?
West 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 West Auburn Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Federal Way Public Schools Headstart (3.1 mi), Internet Academy (3.1 mi), Support School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.