At a glance
Reported students
126
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
126
Cascade Public Schools: 126 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Cascade Public Schools
Cascade Public Schools is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Des Moines. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Why Not You Academy. NCES reports 126 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, below 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 Black (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cascade Public Schools
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.5%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black69%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial2.4%
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.
Public schools near Cascade Public Schools
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School High · Highline School District | 09–12 | 1,846 | 0.5 mi |
| Gateway to College High · Tukwila School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Maritime High School High · Highline School District | 09–12 | 126 | 2 mi |
| Tyee High School High · Highline School District | 09–12 | 644 | 2.6 mi |
| CHOICE Academy High · Highline School District | 06–12 | 176 | 2.9 mi |
| Big Picture School High · Highline School District | 06–12 | 233 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Public Schools
What grades does Cascade Public Schools serve?
Cascade Public Schools reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Why Not You Academy.
How many students attend Cascade Public Schools?
Cascade Public Schools reported 126 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cascade Public Schools?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 126 students and 8 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 Cascade Public Schools a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cascade Public Schools is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Cascade Public Schools students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.6% 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 Cascade Public Schools in?
Cascade Public Schools is part of Why Not You Academy, based in Des Moines, WA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cascade Public Schools?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Rainier High School (0.5 mi), Gateway to College (0.8 mi), Maritime High School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.