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#1886 of 2,228 schools in WA

Granite Falls High School

High School · Granite Falls School District · Granite Falls, WA

A high school in Granite Falls, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.

1401 100th St NE, Granite Falls, WA 98252

  • Math 32% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 2 AP courses offered

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$16,765
Chronic Absenteeism33.9%

Students at Granite Falls High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2022
ELA
57%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Granite Falls 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. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,176/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite Falls), 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

$95,235

Median home value

$492,500

Median rent

$1,412/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

83.8%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·0 teams (incl. JV)·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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crossroads High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–121.1 mi212Compare →
Granite Falls Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.1 mi52Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Granite Falls School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$16,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Granite Falls High School

Granite Falls High School is a public high school in Granite Falls, WA, part of Granite Falls School District, serving approximately 555 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,886 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Granite Falls High School

What grades does Granite Falls High School serve?

Granite Falls High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Granite Falls High School?

Granite Falls High School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Granite Falls High School rank in WA?

Granite Falls High School ranks #1,886 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Granite Falls High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Granite Falls High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Granite Falls High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Granite Falls High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Granite Falls High School a charter school?

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

Is Granite Falls High School a Title I school?

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

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

43.4% of students at Granite Falls 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
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.9%
Area population (ZIP 98252)
10,487
Area average commute
38.6 min
Area median age
37.5
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 98252; 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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