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#1000 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 45% in state
Oakesdale High School
High School · Oakesdale School District · Oakesdale, WA
A high school in Oakesdale, WA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 228, Oakesdale, WA 99158
- Math 45% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Oakesdale High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakesdale 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low85/100K
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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
$75,625
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99158; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Oakesdale School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakesdale High School is listed in Oakesdale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakesdale High School
Oakesdale High School is a public high school in Oakesdale, WA, part of Oakesdale School District, serving approximately 79 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakesdale High School
What grades does Oakesdale High School serve?
Oakesdale High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Oakesdale High School?
Oakesdale High School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakesdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakesdale High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakesdale High School rank in WA?
Oakesdale High School ranks #1,000 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Oakesdale High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakesdale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Oakesdale High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakesdale High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oakesdale High School a charter school?
No, Oakesdale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakesdale High School a Title I school?
No, Oakesdale High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakesdale High School?
36.7% of students at Oakesdale 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Whitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (509) 285-5281
- Area population (ZIP 99158)
- 601
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 99158; 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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