Below Average
#1835 of 2,228 schools in WA
Ephrata High School
High School · Ephrata School District · Ephrata, WA
A high school in Ephrata, WA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
333 4TH AVE NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
- Math 24% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ephrata High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ephrata 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,153/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ephrata), 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
$77,361
Median home value
$256,400
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-engagement ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–10 | 0.8 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Soap Lake Middle & High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | 4.9 mi | 240 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ephrata School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ephrata High School is listed in Ephrata School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ephrata High School
Ephrata High School is a public high school in Ephrata, WA, part of Ephrata School District, serving approximately 925 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,835 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ephrata High School
What grades does Ephrata High School serve?
Ephrata High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ephrata High School?
Ephrata High School has an enrollment of approximately 925 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephrata High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ephrata High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ephrata High School rank in WA?
Ephrata High School ranks #1,835 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ephrata High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ephrata High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Ephrata High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ephrata High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ephrata High School a charter school?
No, Ephrata High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ephrata High School a Title I school?
No, Ephrata High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ephrata High School?
59.5% of students at Ephrata 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
- 925
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (509) 754-5285
- Area population (ZIP 98823)
- 12,661
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
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 98823; 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
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