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Phoenix High School

3520 Southridge Boulevard, Kennewick, WA 99338Kennewick School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
58
Students
Total enrolled
30%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 65% vs nat'l
$16,581
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 16% vs nat'l
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 58 students in grades 09–12 in Kennewick, Washington.
16% above average funding
District spends $16,581 per pupil, 16% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Phoenix High School is a small high in Kennewick, Washington, serving grades 09–12 with 58 students. The district invests $16,581 per student — 16% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 30% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Phoenix High School

58
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
3
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 Distribution24 male · 32 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 36 students
Student Composition
62%
26%
Asian2%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530393003231

Academic Outcomes at Phoenix High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
21-39
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
30%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 62th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99338

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,581Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,581
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,296
Student Support$3,150
Administration$1,990
Operations$2,487
Other$1,658
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,581 spent per student, an estimated $7,346 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
74.5%
Local (property tax)
13.1%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,581/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 30% 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
Amistad Elementary SchoolAmon Creek ElementarySage Crest ElementaryFuerza Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Desert Hills Middle SchoolChinook Middle SchoolHorse Heaven Hills Middle SchoolHighlands Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Kamiakin High SchoolKennewick High SchoolSouthridge High SchoolTri-Tech Skills Center
+2 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKennewick School District →
Phone: (509)222-6039
NCES ID: 530393003231
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kennewick 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 Kennewick School District
High
Kamiakin High School
1,884 students · 09–12
● 45 opp43% FRL
High
Kennewick High School
1,785 students · 09–12
● 45 opp69% FRL
High
Southridge High School
1,641 students · 09–12
● 46 opp55% FRL
Mid
Desert Hills Middle School
889 students · 06–08
● 46 opp29% FRL
Mid
Chinook Middle School
882 students · 06–08
● 46 opp51% FRL
Elem
Amistad Elementary School
866 students · PK–05
● 45 opp94% FRL
Mid
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
833 students · 06–08
● 40 opp65% FRL
Mid
Highlands Middle School
750 students · 06–08
● 45 opp84% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3520 Southridge Boulevard, Kennewick, WA 99338
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.