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#1753 of 2,228 schools in WA
Walla Walla High School
High School · Walla Walla Public Schools · Walla Walla, WA
A high school in Walla Walla, WA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 ABBOTT RD, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- Math 33% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Walla Walla High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walla Walla 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,562/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walla Walla), 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
$70,660
Median home value
$398,000
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Basil Academy of Classical StudiesPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Walla Walla County Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Walla Walla OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walla Walla Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $17,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walla Walla High School is listed in Walla Walla Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walla Walla High School
Walla Walla High School is a public high school in Walla Walla, WA, part of Walla Walla Public Schools, serving approximately 1,586 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walla Walla High School
What grades does Walla Walla High School serve?
Walla Walla High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Walla Walla High School?
Walla Walla High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla High School rank in WA?
Walla Walla High School ranks #1,753 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Walla Walla High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walla Walla High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Walla Walla High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walla Walla High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walla Walla High School a charter school?
No, Walla Walla High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walla Walla High School a Title I school?
No, Walla Walla High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walla Walla High School?
64.9% of students at Walla Walla 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
- 1,586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Walla Walla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (509) 527-3020
- Area population (ZIP 99362)
- 42,794
- Area average commute
- 13.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 99362; 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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