Pateros High School

Pateros High School serves grades 7 through 12 in the remote rural community of Pateros, Washington, located in Okanogan County. With 110 students and eight full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. Academically, the school is working to strengthen student performance across core subjects.

In English/Language Arts, 60% of students demonstrated proficiency or above, while math and science showed room for growth at 30% and 46% proficiency respectively. The school's MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 places it in the 78th percentile statewide, ranking #496 among Washington's 2,261 schools. As a regular public school, Pateros High School is an integral part of its tight-knit rural community.

The school's location in a remote area shapes its character and educational approach, creating a smaller, more connected learning environment where students and staff know one another well.

With an enrollment of 110 students, Pateros High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Pateros High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.