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Southridge High School

High School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA

A Kennewick School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3320 Southridge Boulevard, Kennewick, WA 99338

  • Math 23% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation16.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.8:1
District spending per student$15,202
Chronic Absenteeism41.3%

Students at Southridge High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
78%
2022
ELA
68%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Southridge 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
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
2 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mid-columbia Parent PartnershipEnrollment path unverified4.5K–121.3 mi465Compare →
Legacy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.06–121.5 mi238Compare →
Endeavor High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.6 mi136Compare →
Kamiakin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.6 mi1,950Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kennewick School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#26 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

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

About Southridge High School

Southridge High School is a public high school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 1,643 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,010 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southridge High School

What grades does Southridge High School serve?

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

How many students attend Southridge High School?

Southridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,643 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Southridge High School is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southridge High School rank in WA?

Southridge High School ranks #2,010 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Southridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Southridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southridge High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Southridge High School a charter school?

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

Is Southridge High School a Title I school?

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

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

55.6% of students at Southridge 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
1,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.3%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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