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#2195 of 2,228 schools in WA
Wenatchee High School
High School · Wenatchee School District · Wenatchee, WA
A high school in Wenatchee, WA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 MILLERDALE AVE, Wenatchee, WA 98801
- Math 16% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wenatchee High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Wenatchee 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wenatchee), 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
$74,768
Median home value
$429,700
Median rent
$1,200/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The River AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Special Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–9 | 0.9 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Chelan County Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Open Doors Re-engagementEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 81 | 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.
Wenatchee School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wenatchee High School is listed in Wenatchee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee High School is a public high school in Wenatchee, WA, part of Wenatchee School District, serving approximately 2,027 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,195 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wenatchee High School
What grades does Wenatchee High School serve?
Wenatchee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wenatchee High School?
Wenatchee High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wenatchee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wenatchee High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wenatchee High School rank in WA?
Wenatchee High School ranks #2,195 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Wenatchee High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wenatchee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Wenatchee High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wenatchee High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wenatchee High School a charter school?
No, Wenatchee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wenatchee High School a Title I school?
No, Wenatchee High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wenatchee High School?
61.7% of students at Wenatchee 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
- 2,027
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chelan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (509) 663-8117
- Area population (ZIP 98801)
- 44,422
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 98801; 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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