Average
#152 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 40% of private schools
Desales Catholic High School
High School · Walla Walla, WA
A private high school in Walla Walla, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.
919 E SUMACH ST, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.
Data not available
View data sources
Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desales Catholic 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,562/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walla Walla), 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
$70,660
Median home value
$398,000
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla County Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Walla Walla OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Walla Walla Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 11–12 | 1.2 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desales Catholic High School is listed in Walla Walla, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desales Catholic High School
Desales Catholic High School is a private high school in Walla Walla, WA, serving approximately 81 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desales Catholic High School
What grades does Desales Catholic High School serve?
Desales Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Desales Catholic High School?
Desales Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desales Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desales Catholic High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desales Catholic High School rank in WA?
Desales Catholic High School ranks #152 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Desales Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desales Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desales Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, Desales Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Desales Catholic High School a religious school?
Desales Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Walla Walla County
- Phone
- (509) 525-3030
- Area population (ZIP 99362)
- 42,794
- Area average commute
- 13.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 99362; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Explore more schools
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.