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Omak High School

High School · Omak School District · Omak, WA

A high school in Omak, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

619 W. Bartlett Ave., Omak, WA 98841

  • Math 16% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$13,847
Chronic Absenteeism51.6%

Students at Omak High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2022
ELA
67%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

74.1%

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 Omak 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated722/100K

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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

$72,500

Median home value

$288,400

Median rent

$830/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·22 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Okanogan Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.2 mi13Compare →
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.99–120.2 mi1,644Compare →
Okanogan Co Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–123.7 mi5Compare →
Okanogan Outreach Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–123.8 mi78Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Omak School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$13,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Omak High School

Omak High School is a public high school in Omak, WA, part of Omak School District, serving approximately 436 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,062 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Omak High School

What grades does Omak High School serve?

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

How many students attend Omak High School?

Omak High School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Omak High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Omak High School rank in WA?

Omak High School ranks #2,062 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Omak High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Omak High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Omak High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Omak High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Omak High School a charter school?

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

Is Omak High School a Title I school?

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

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

74.1% of students at Omak 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
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Okanogan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.6%
Area population (ZIP 98841)
9,376
Area median age
42.6
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 98841; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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