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#756 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 34% in state

Harrington High School

High School · Harrington School District · Harrington, WA

A high school in Harrington, WA serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO Box 204, Harrington, WA 99134

  • Math 22% vs WA 40% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-17.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$29,143
Chronic Absenteeism71.1%

Students at Harrington High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 SBA)
School
State
40%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60%

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 Harrington 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated869/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$39,848

Median home value

$266,400

Median rent

$998/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·3 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Harrington School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$29,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Harrington High School

Harrington High School is a public high school in Harrington, WA, part of Harrington School District, serving approximately 45 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #756 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harrington High School

What grades does Harrington High School serve?

Harrington High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Harrington High School?

Harrington High School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Harrington High School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harrington High School rank in WA?

Harrington High School ranks #756 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Harrington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harrington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Harrington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrington High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harrington High School a charter school?

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

Is Harrington High School a Title I school?

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

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

60.0% of students at Harrington 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.1%
Area population (ZIP 99134)
608
Area median age
46.6
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 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 99134; 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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