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#1817 of 2,228 schools in WA

Prescott High School

High School · Prescott School District · Prescott, WA

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

PO BOX 65 207 SOUTH A STREET, Prescott, WA 99348

  • Math 12% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 38% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.4:1
District spending per student$28,226
Chronic Absenteeism97.8%

Students at Prescott High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2022
ELA
30%
2024
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.3%

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 Prescott 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low229/100K

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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

$76,431

Median home value

$204,300

Median rent

$924/mo

College educated

10.2%

Homeownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Prescott School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$28,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Prescott High School

Prescott High School is a public high school in Prescott, WA, part of Prescott School District, serving approximately 45 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,817 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prescott High School

What grades does Prescott High School serve?

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

How many students attend Prescott High School?

Prescott High School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Prescott High School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prescott High School rank in WA?

Prescott High School ranks #1,817 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Prescott High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prescott High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Prescott High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prescott High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Prescott High School a charter school?

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

Is Prescott High School a Title I school?

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

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

73.3% of students at Prescott 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
45
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Walla Walla County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
97.8%
Area population (ZIP 99348)
1,733
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
33.8
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 · 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 · 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 99348; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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