Very Good
#501 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 22% in state
South Bend High School
High School · South Bend School District · South Bend, WA
A high school in South Bend, WA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 437, South Bend, WA 98586
- Math 30% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South Bend High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Bend 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average450/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), 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
$49,554
Median home value
$231,900
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98586; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Virtual LearningEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Raymond JR SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–12 | 3.5 mi | 257 | 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.
South Bend School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Bend High School is listed in South Bend School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Bend High School
South Bend High School is a public high school in South Bend, WA, part of South Bend School District, serving approximately 249 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Bend High School
What grades does South Bend High School serve?
South Bend High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend South Bend High School?
South Bend High School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bend High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bend High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Bend High School rank in WA?
South Bend High School ranks #501 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is South Bend High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Bend High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 South Bend High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Bend High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Bend High School a charter school?
No, South Bend High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Bend High School a Title I school?
No, South Bend High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Bend High School?
75.1% of students at South Bend 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pacific County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (360) 875-5707
- Area population (ZIP 98586)
- 1,848
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 98586; 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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