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#1902 of 2,228 schools in WA

Westside High School

High School · Wenatchee School District · Wenatchee, WA

A Wenatchee School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1510 Ninth St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

  • Math 5% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 35% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$16,994
Chronic Absenteeism64%

Students at Westside High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency5%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
45%
2024
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.5%

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 Westside 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified1.5K–120.0 mi35Compare →
Cascade Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–120.4 mi183Compare →
Special Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–90.9 mi159Compare →
Open Doors Re-engagementEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.2 mi81Compare →

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.

Wenatchee School District

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#13 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

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

About Westside High School

Westside High School is a public high school in Wenatchee, WA, part of Wenatchee School District, serving approximately 258 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,902 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westside High School

What grades does Westside High School serve?

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

How many students attend Westside High School?

Westside High School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Westside High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westside High School rank in WA?

Westside High School ranks #1,902 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Westside High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westside 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 Westside High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Westside High School a charter school?

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

Is Westside High School a Title I school?

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

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

72.5% of students at Westside 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
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Chelan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.0%
Area population (ZIP 98801)
44,422
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
37.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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