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#1548 of 2,228 schools in WA
Kettle Falls High School
High School · Kettle Falls School District · Kettle Falls, WA
A high school in Kettle Falls, WA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 458, Kettle Falls, WA 99141
- Math 26% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kettle Falls High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 45% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kettle 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kettle 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
$63,700
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle FallsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 360 | 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.
Kettle Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kettle Falls High School is listed in Kettle Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kettle Falls High School
Kettle Falls High School is a public high school in Kettle Falls, WA, part of Kettle Falls School District, serving approximately 249 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,548 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kettle Falls High School
What grades does Kettle Falls High School serve?
Kettle Falls High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kettle Falls High School?
Kettle Falls High School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Falls High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kettle Falls High School rank in WA?
Kettle Falls High School ranks #1,548 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Kettle Falls High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kettle Falls High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Kettle Falls High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kettle Falls High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kettle Falls High School a charter school?
No, Kettle Falls High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kettle Falls High School a Title I school?
No, Kettle Falls High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kettle Falls High School?
64.3% of students at Kettle 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stevens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (509) 738-6625
- Area population (ZIP 99141)
- 6,272
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 99141; 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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