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Pomeroy JR SR High School

High School · Pomeroy School District · Pomeroy, WA

A high school in Pomeroy, WA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 950, Pomeroy, WA 99347

  • Math 32% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs WA 52% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$19,328
Chronic Absenteeism70.1%

Students at Pomeroy JR SR High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 SBA)
School
State
52%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 35 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pomeroy JR SR 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,741

Median home value

$220,800

Median rent

$768/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·1 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

Compare nearby

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.

Pomeroy School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$19,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pomeroy JR SR High School

Pomeroy JR SR High School is a public high school in Pomeroy, WA, part of Pomeroy School District, serving approximately 137 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pomeroy JR SR High School

What grades does Pomeroy JR SR High School serve?

Pomeroy JR SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Pomeroy JR SR High School?

Pomeroy JR SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomeroy JR SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pomeroy JR SR High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pomeroy JR SR High School rank in WA?

Pomeroy JR SR High School ranks #1,641 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Pomeroy JR SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pomeroy JR SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Pomeroy JR SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pomeroy JR SR High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pomeroy JR SR High School a charter school?

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

Is Pomeroy JR SR High School a Title I school?

No, Pomeroy JR SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pomeroy JR SR High School?

51.8% of students at Pomeroy JR SR 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
137
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Garfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.1%
Area population (ZIP 99347)
2,467
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
52.3
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 99347; 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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