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Grandview High School

High School · Grandview School District · Grandview, WA

A high school in Grandview, WA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1601 W 5th ST, Grandview, WA 98930

  • Math 12% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness1.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation1.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.4:1
District spending per student$17,212
Chronic Absenteeism47.6%

Students at Grandview High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2022
ELA
50%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

87.6%

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 Grandview 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,417/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grandview), 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

$67,798

Median home value

$277,600

Median rent

$980/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Contract Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.5 mi33Compare →
Mabton Step Up to CollegeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.8 mi5Compare →
Mabton Jr. Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified4.17–124.4 mi374Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Grandview School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$17,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Grandview High School

Grandview High School is a public high school in Grandview, WA, part of Grandview School District, serving approximately 1,168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,102 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grandview High School

What grades does Grandview High School serve?

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

How many students attend Grandview High School?

Grandview High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,168 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Grandview High School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grandview High School rank in WA?

Grandview High School ranks #2,102 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Grandview High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grandview High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Grandview High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandview High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grandview High School a charter school?

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

Is Grandview High School a Title I school?

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

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

87.6% of students at Grandview 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
1,168
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.6%
Area population (ZIP 98930)
15,071
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
29.5
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 98930; 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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