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#1066 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 48% in state

Davis High School

High School · Yakima School District · Yakima, WA

A Yakima School District high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

212 S 6th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

  • Math 16% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$18,941
Chronic Absenteeism51.6%

Students at Davis High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
51%
2022
ELA
53%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Davis High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,604/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,050

Median home value

$237,700

Median rent

$1,045/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

51.8%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.8 AP courses·844 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Esd 105 Open DoorsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.4 mi98Compare →
Naches Valley Esd 105 Open DoorsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.4 mi1Compare →
Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–121.1 mi11Compare →
Ridgeview Group HomeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.1 mi3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Yakima School District

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#13 of 25
District spending per student
$18,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Davis High School is listed in Yakima School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Davis High School

Davis High School is a public high school in Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District, serving approximately 2,218 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davis High School

What grades does Davis High School serve?

Davis High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Davis High School?

Davis High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Davis High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davis High School rank in WA?

Davis High School ranks #1,066 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Davis High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Davis High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Davis High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Davis High School a charter school?

No, Davis High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Davis High School a Title I school?

No, Davis High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis High School?

85.8% of students at Davis High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,218
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
120
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.6%
Area population (ZIP 98902)
45,377
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
34.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98902; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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