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#1900 of 2,228 schools in WA

Wahluke High School

High School · Wahluke School District · Mattawa, WA

A high school in Mattawa, WA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 907, Mattawa, WA 99349

  • Math 17% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.5 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$19,002
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Wahluke High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
52%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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

44.4%

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 Wahluke 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated798/100K

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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

$62,851

Median home value

$409,000

Median rent

$1,181/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sentinel Tech Alt SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.4 mi34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wahluke School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$19,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wahluke High School

Wahluke High School is a public high school in Mattawa, WA, part of Wahluke School District, serving approximately 781 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,900 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wahluke High School

What grades does Wahluke High School serve?

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

How many students attend Wahluke High School?

Wahluke High School has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wahluke High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wahluke High School rank in WA?

Wahluke High School ranks #1,900 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Wahluke High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wahluke High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Wahluke High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahluke High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wahluke High School a charter school?

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

Is Wahluke High School a Title I school?

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

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

44.4% of students at Wahluke 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
781
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
Area population (ZIP 99349)
8,098
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
29.5
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 99349; 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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