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#1570 of 2,228 schools in WA

Toppenish High School

High School · Toppenish School District · Toppenish, WA

A high school in Toppenish, WA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

141 WARD ROAD, Toppenish, WA 98948

  • Math 12% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$18,015
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Toppenish High School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2022
ELA
46%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

90.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Toppenish 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
  • City Safety: High4,608/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Toppenish), 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

$67,217

Median home value

$217,800

Median rent

$978/mo

College educated

8.8%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·27 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
Computer Academy Toppenish High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–120.0 mi249Compare →
Yakama Nation Tribal SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–120.3 mi153Compare →
Christian Worship Center AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–103.4 mi44Compare →
Zillah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–124.5 mi450Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Toppenish School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$18,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Toppenish High School

Toppenish High School is a public high school in Toppenish, WA, part of Toppenish School District, serving approximately 988 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,570 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Toppenish High School

What grades does Toppenish High School serve?

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

How many students attend Toppenish High School?

Toppenish High School has an enrollment of approximately 988 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Toppenish High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Toppenish High School rank in WA?

Toppenish High School ranks #1,570 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Toppenish High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Toppenish High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Toppenish High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Toppenish High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Toppenish High School a charter school?

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

Is Toppenish High School a Title I school?

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

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

90.1% of students at Toppenish 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
988
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
Area population (ZIP 98948)
12,960
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
28.1
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 · 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 98948; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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