At a glance
Reported students
3,127
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
151.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
Chiawana Senior High School: 3,127 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
20.6:1 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
- 3,150
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Chiawana Senior High School
Chiawana Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Pasco. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Pasco School District. NCES reports 3,127 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, 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 (68.3%) and White (24.8%). English learners represent 22.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chiawana Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 151.52 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 12 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
- 22.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 12
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.8%
- Hispanic68.3%
- Black0.9%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3%
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
6 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 Pasco School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pasco Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,590 reported students
New Horizons High School
High · Grades 06–12
344 reported students
Soar to Success
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Orion High School
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Sageview High School
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Ray Reynolds Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,294 reported students
Public schools near Chiawana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center High · Kennewick School District | 06–12 | 34 | 2.3 mi |
| Sageview High School High · Pasco School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Benton County Jail High · Kennewick School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| Tri-Tech Skills Center High · Kennewick School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| Kamiakin High School High · Kennewick School District | 09–12 | 1,956 | 2.8 mi |
| Ugrad ESD123 Re-Engagement Program High · Educational Service District 123 | 09–12 | 353 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chiawana Senior High School
What grades does Chiawana Senior High School serve?
Chiawana Senior High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pasco School District.
How many students attend Chiawana Senior High School?
Chiawana Senior High School reported 3,127 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,150 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chiawana Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 3,127 students and 151.52 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 Chiawana Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chiawana Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pasco School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chiawana Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.7% 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 Chiawana Senior High School in?
Chiawana Senior High School is part of Pasco School District, based in Pasco, WA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chiawana Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center (2.3 mi), Sageview High School (2.4 mi), Benton County Jail (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.