White River High School

White River High School serves 1,351 students in grades 9-12 in Buckley, Washington, operating with 57 full-time equivalent teachers for a student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1. This regular public school has earned a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #614 out of 2,261 schools statewide, placing it in the 73rd percentile among Washington high schools. Academically, White River demonstrates solid performance with an 8.6 out of 10 academic score.

The school's English Language Arts program shows particular strength, with 74% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. This performance reflects the school's commitment to literacy and communication skills development. The school draws from a well-established community where the median household income reaches $122,399 and the median home value is $488,600.

With only 2.6% of residents living below the poverty line and 27% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the area provides a stable foundation for student learning. White River High School sits in Pierce County's large suburban setting, serving families in a community of nearly 17,000 residents who value educational achievement and community engagement.

The student-teacher ratio at White River High School is 23.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.