At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
283
Rainier Senior High School: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
18.1:1 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
- 253
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Rainier Senior High School
Rainier Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rainier. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Rainier School District. NCES reports 283 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 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, 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 White (78.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rainier Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.6 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.28
- 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
- White78.4%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.4%
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
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Rainier School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rainier Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
241 reported students
Rainier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
Public schools near Rainier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Middle School Middle · Rainier School District | 06–08 | 241 | under 0.1 mi |
| Rainier Elementary School Elementary · Rainier School District | PK–05 | 493 | 0.2 mi |
| Yelm High School 12 High · Yelm School District | 09–12 | 1,693 | 5.4 mi |
| Yelm Extension School High · Yelm School District | 09–12 | 116 | 5.6 mi |
| Tenino High School High · Tenino School District | 09–12 | 383 | 8.1 mi |
| Timberline High School High · North Thurston Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,401 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rainier Senior High School
What grades does Rainier Senior High School serve?
Rainier Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rainier School District.
How many students attend Rainier Senior High School?
Rainier Senior High School reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 253 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rainier Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 283 students and 15.6 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 Rainier Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rainier Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rainier School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rainier Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rainier Senior High School in?
Rainier Senior High School is part of Rainier School District, based in Rainier, WA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rainier Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rainier Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Rainier Elementary School (0.2 mi), Yelm High School 12 (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.