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Public high school · Ocean Beach School District · Ilwaco, Washington

Ilwaco High School

Ilwaco High School rates 7.3, right at the middle of Ocean Beach School District's high schools, whose rated median is 7.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.3this school

7.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Ocean Beach School District median is 7.3.

#622 of 2,251 schools in Washington · Ocean Beach School District: 1 high schools rated, median 7.3

The brief

An Ocean Beach School District high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 622 of 2,251 schools in Washington and 1 of 5 in Ocean Beach School District.

Ilwaco High School is listed in Ocean Beach School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math24%16 points below the Washington average of 40%2026 SBA
Reading76%17 points above the Washington average of 59%2026 SBA
Proficiency has improved 15 points since 2024, reaching 50% in 2026, across a 3-year record (2024–2026).2026 SBA; 41 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.9
25% of the rating
Academics
8.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 98624; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Ilwaco High School and the 13 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$88,977
Median home value
$332,300
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
21
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
7 sports
4 boys' · 3 girls' · 7 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Ilwaco High Schoolthis school
    7.3
  2. 5.6Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Ilwaco High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Ilwaco High School serve?

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

How many students attend Ilwaco High School?

Ilwaco High School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ilwaco High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ilwaco High School rank in WA?

Ilwaco High School ranks #622 of 2,251 schools in WA.

What is Ilwaco High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ilwaco High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ilwaco High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ilwaco High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Ilwaco High School a charter school?

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

Is Ilwaco High School a Title I school?

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

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

63.8% of students at Ilwaco 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
307
Student-teacher ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pacific County
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 5
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$16,687
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 98624)
1,645
Area median age
43.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.