White River High School
Reported Enrollment
1,263
students
District
White River School District
County Context Score
46/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
P. O. Box 1683, Buckley, WA, 98321
School District
White River School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 530978003153
- District ID
- 5309780
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,263 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
White River High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Pierce County has 282 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What White River High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: White River School District, Pierce County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for White River High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with White River School District.
1,263 students
White River High School reports 1,263 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 58 other high schools in Pierce County with enrollment data, 42 report fewer students and 16 report more. The peer median is 382 students.
59 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 420 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
White River School District lists 6 primary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
1
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside White River School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is White River High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with White River School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for White River High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the White River High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare White River High School with nearby schools?
White River High School should be compared with 59 high schools in Pierce County, plus other schools in White River School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for White River High School?
Before using White River High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with White River School District.
Part of White River School District
White River High School is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,408 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
4,408
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Elk Ridge ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Mountain Meadow Elementary1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Wilkeson Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Foothills Elementary1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Glacier Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- White River Special Ed ServicesPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
- White River Reengagement Program9–12 · HighListed only
- White River HomeschoolKG–12 · OtherListed only
- White River Early Learning CenterPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Lakes High School
Clover Park High School
Curtis Senior High
Peninsula High School
Franklin Pierce High School
Pierce County Schools
County Context Score
46/100
County-level composite across 282 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.