Average
#1085 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Phoenix High School
High School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA
A Kennewick School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3520 Southridge Boulevard, Kennewick, WA 99338
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Phoenix High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2017, reaching 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
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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Where Phoenix 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennewick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,002
Median home value
$526,700
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,929 | Compare → |
| Endeavor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Legacy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–10 | 2.3 mi | 98 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kennewick School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #12 of 29
- District spending per student
- $15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phoenix High School is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix High School
Phoenix High School is a public high school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 56 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,085 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix High School
What grades does Phoenix High School serve?
Phoenix High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix High School rank in WA?
Phoenix High School ranks #1,085 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Phoenix High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Phoenix High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Phoenix High School a charter school?
No, Phoenix High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix High School a Title I school?
No, Phoenix High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix High School?
51.8% of students at Phoenix 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
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (509) 222-6039
- Area population (ZIP 99338)
- 19,235
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 99338; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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