School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,340
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
58.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
82th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456.5
White River High School: 1,340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
22.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about White River High School
White River High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Buckley. It is one of 8 current school records connected to White River School District. NCES reports 1,340 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 82th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.8:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.7%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking White River High School
- 1How do the reported 22.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2.71 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.71
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.68
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.6%
- Hispanic13.7%
- Black1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
14 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in White River School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
White River Reengagement Program
High · Grades 09–12
40 reported students
Glacier Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
999 reported students
Elk Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
564 reported students
Foothills Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–05
470 reported students
Mountain Meadow Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–05
443 reported students
White River Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
360 reported students