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#1687 of 2,228 schools in WA

Klickitat Elem & High

School · Klickitat School District · Klickitat, WA

A school in Klickitat, WA where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P. O. Box 37, Klickitat, WA 98628

  • Math 12% vs WA 40% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs WA 54% (2024)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.5 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$24,854
Chronic Absenteeism69%

Students at Klickitat Elem & High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 SBA)
School
State
40%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 SBA)
School
State
54%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

53.6%

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 Klickitat Elem & High 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

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

Median income

$63,864

Median home value

$184,700

Median rent

$931/mo

College educated

5.2%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 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.

Klickitat School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Klickitat Elem & High

Klickitat Elem & High is a public school in Klickitat, WA, part of Klickitat School District, serving approximately 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,687 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Klickitat Elem & High

What grades does Klickitat Elem & High serve?

Klickitat Elem & High serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Klickitat Elem & High?

Klickitat Elem & High has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Klickitat Elem & High?

The student-teacher ratio at Klickitat Elem & High is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Klickitat Elem & High rank in WA?

Klickitat Elem & High ranks #1,687 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Klickitat Elem & High's MySchoolScout rating?

Klickitat Elem & High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Klickitat Elem & High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Klickitat Elem & High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Klickitat Elem & High a charter school?

No, Klickitat Elem & High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Klickitat Elem & High a Title I school?

No, Klickitat Elem & High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Klickitat Elem & High?

53.6% of students at Klickitat Elem & High 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Klickitat County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.0%
Area population (ZIP 98628)
530
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 98628; 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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