At a glance
Reported students
134
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428.5
Cascadia High School: 134 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
23:1 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
- 89
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.7:1
What the reported data says about Cascadia High School
Cascadia High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Tumwater. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Tumwater School District. NCES reports 134 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, 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 White (66.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cascadia High School
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.82 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 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.72
- 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
- White66.4%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black3.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial11.9%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Tumwater School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Market Skills Center
High · Grades 11–12
86 reported students
New Market High School
High · Grades 10–12
61 reported students
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
A G West Black Hills High School
High · Grades 09–12
753 reported students
Tumwater High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,117 reported students
Littlerock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
Public schools near Cascadia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Market Skills Center High · Tumwater School District | 11–12 | 86 | under 0.1 mi |
| New Market High School High · Tumwater School District | 10–12 | 61 | under 0.1 mi |
| Tumwater High School High · Tumwater School District | 09–12 | 1,117 | 0.3 mi |
| ESD 113 Consortium Reengagement Program High · Capital Region ESD 113 | 11–12 | 344 | 0.8 mi |
| A G West Black Hills High School High · Tumwater School District | 09–12 | 753 | 1.6 mi |
| Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E High · Tumwater School District | 06–12 | 5 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cascadia High School
What grades does Cascadia High School serve?
Cascadia High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Tumwater School District.
How many students attend Cascadia High School?
Cascadia High School reported 134 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 89 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cascadia High School?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 134 students and 5.82 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 Cascadia High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cascadia High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tumwater School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cascadia High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56% 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 Cascadia High School in?
Cascadia High School is part of Tumwater School District, based in Tumwater, WA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cascadia High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Market Skills Center (under 0.1 mi), New Market High School (under 0.1 mi), Tumwater High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.