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#1011 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 45% in state
Wahkiakum High School
High School · Wahkiakum School District · Cathlamet, WA
A high school in Cathlamet, WA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 398, Cathlamet, WA 98612
- Math 23% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wahkiakum High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 54% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wahkiakum 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,157
Median home value
$373,300
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Wahkiakum School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wahkiakum High School is listed in Wahkiakum School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wahkiakum High School
Wahkiakum High School is a public high school in Cathlamet, WA, part of Wahkiakum School District, serving approximately 141 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wahkiakum High School
What grades does Wahkiakum High School serve?
Wahkiakum High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wahkiakum High School?
Wahkiakum High School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahkiakum High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahkiakum High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wahkiakum High School rank in WA?
Wahkiakum High School ranks #1,011 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Wahkiakum High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wahkiakum High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Wahkiakum High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahkiakum High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wahkiakum High School a charter school?
No, Wahkiakum High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wahkiakum High School a Title I school?
No, Wahkiakum High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wahkiakum High School?
61.7% of students at Wahkiakum 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
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wahkiakum County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (360) 795-3271
- Area population (ZIP 98612)
- 3,325
- Area median age
- 54
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 98612; 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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