Rainier Senior High School

www.rainier.wednet.edu

283 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rainier Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in the small, tight-knit community of Rainier, Washington. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school functions as a central hub for the Rainier School District. Its educational approach focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by balancing a standard academic curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, emphasizing a supportive environment that leverages the advantages of a smaller school setting to foster strong relationships between faculty and students.

Beyond core academics, the school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. Students at Rainier Senior High have access to a variety of athletics, clubs, and vocational programs designed to build leadership skills and school spirit. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with these diverse activities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is both locally connected and prepared to navigate the challenges of life after graduation.

283

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainier Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
222 (78.4%)
Hispanic
32 (11.3%)
Two or More
21 (7.4%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rainier School District
Phone:	(360)446-2205
Website:	http://www.rainier.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 75

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 65