Very Good
#645 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 29% in state
Palouse High School
High School · Palouse School District · Palouse, WA
A high school in Palouse, WA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 East Alder Street, Palouse, WA 99161
- Math 21% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Palouse High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Palouse 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low85/100K
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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
$90,750
Median home value
$285,800
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield at Palouse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 41 | 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.
Palouse School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palouse High School is listed in Palouse School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palouse High School
Palouse High School is a public high school in Palouse, WA, part of Palouse School District, serving approximately 49 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palouse High School
What grades does Palouse High School serve?
Palouse High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palouse High School?
Palouse High School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palouse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palouse High School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palouse High School rank in WA?
Palouse High School ranks #645 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Palouse High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palouse High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Palouse High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palouse High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palouse High School a charter school?
No, Palouse High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palouse High School a Title I school?
No, Palouse High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palouse High School?
42.9% of students at Palouse 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
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Whitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (509) 878-1921
- Area population (ZIP 99161)
- 1,478
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 99161; 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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