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#969 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 43% in state

Taholah High School

High School · Taholah School District · Taholah, WA

A high school in Taholah, WA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 249, Taholah, WA 98587

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 33% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$35,101
Chronic Absenteeism80%

Students at Taholah High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 9 points since 2018, reaching 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
10%
2024
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 25 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.6%

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 Taholah 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 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average355/100K

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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

$48,333

Median home value

$107,600

Median rent

$702/mo

College educated

6.4%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

29.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98587; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·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.

Taholah School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$35,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Taholah High School

Taholah High School is a public high school in Taholah, WA, part of Taholah School District, serving approximately 65 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taholah High School

What grades does Taholah High School serve?

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

How many students attend Taholah High School?

Taholah High School has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Taholah High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taholah High School rank in WA?

Taholah High School ranks #969 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Taholah High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taholah High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Taholah High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taholah High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Taholah High School a charter school?

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

Is Taholah High School a Title I school?

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

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

64.6% of students at Taholah 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
65
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Grays Harbor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 98587)
947
Area average commute
10.4 min
Area median age
38.1
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 98587; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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