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#2069 of 2,228 schools in WA

Eisenhower High School

High School · Yakima School District · Yakima, WA

A Yakima School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

611 South 44th Avenue, Yakima, WA 98908

  • Math 15% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$18,941
Chronic Absenteeism48.8%

Students at Eisenhower High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
53%
2022
ELA
52%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

81%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eisenhower 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$80,266

Median home value

$356,900

Median rent

$1,302/mo

College educated

32.8%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
West Chestnut AcademyPrivate · tuition8.5PK–120.5 mi118Compare →
Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–122.0 mi11Compare →
Ridgeview Group HomeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–122.0 mi3Compare →
Yakima Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0PK–102.0 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#24 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

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

About Eisenhower High School

Eisenhower High School is a public high school in Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District, serving approximately 2,315 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,069 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eisenhower High School

What grades does Eisenhower High School serve?

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

How many students attend Eisenhower High School?

Eisenhower High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,315 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eisenhower High School rank in WA?

Eisenhower High School ranks #2,069 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Eisenhower High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eisenhower High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Eisenhower High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eisenhower High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Eisenhower High School a charter school?

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

Is Eisenhower High School a Title I school?

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

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

81.0% of students at Eisenhower 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
2,315
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.8%
Area population (ZIP 98908)
37,921
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
39.9
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 98908; 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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