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Auburn Senior High School

711 E MAIN ST, AUBURN, WA 98002Auburn School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,844
Students
Total enrolled
79%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 9% vs nat'l
$25,901
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 81% vs nat'l
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,844 students in grades 09–12 in AUBURN, Washington.
81% above average funding
District spends $25,901 per pupil, 81% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Auburn Senior High School is a very large high in AUBURN, Washington, serving grades 09–12 with 1,844 students. The district invests $25,901 per student — 81% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 79% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Auburn Senior High School

1,844
Total Students
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
96
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution952 male · 892 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 1,232 students
Student Composition
10%
26%
38%
8%
9%
Asian10%
White26%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Black8%
Multiracial9%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530030000032

Academic Outcomes at Auburn Senior High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
79%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98002

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,901Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,901
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,397
Student Support$4,921
Administration$3,108
Operations$3,885
Other$2,590
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,901 spent per student, an estimated $11,474 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
22%
State government
66.6%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal programs
11.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,901/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 79% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dick Scobee Elementary SchoolPioneer Elementary SchoolAlpac Elementary SchoolLea Hill Elementary School
+11 more
↓
Middle
Mt Baker Middle SchoolRainier Middle SchoolOlympic Middle SchoolCascade Middle School
↓
High School
Auburn Riverside High SchoolAuburn Mountainview High SchoolWest Auburn Senior High SchoolAuburn Opportunity Project
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAuburn School District →
Phone: (253)931-4880
NCES ID: 530030000032
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in AUBURN seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Auburn School District
High
Auburn Riverside High School
1,909 students · 09–12
● 43 opp50% FRL
High
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,581 students · 09–12
● 43 opp63% FRL
Mid
Mt Baker Middle School
977 students · 06–08
● 40 opp58% FRL
Mid
Rainier Middle School
941 students · 06–08
● 43 opp65% FRL
Mid
Olympic Middle School
900 students · 06–08
● 40 opp78% FRL
Mid
Cascade Middle School
899 students · 06–08
● 40 opp70% FRL
Elem
Dick Scobee Elementary School
825 students · PK–05
● 40 opp84% FRL
Elem
Pioneer Elementary School
651 students · PK–05
● 40 opp78% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
711 E MAIN ST, AUBURN, WA 98002
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.