Desert Oasis High School

825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
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Bottom 50%
Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Desert Oasis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Oasis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Desert Oasis High School's student population of 100 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Oasis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Oasis High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#2093 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Desert Oasis High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Oasis High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Oasis High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desert Oasis High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
94%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Desert Oasis High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Desert Oasis High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Oasis High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-69%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert Oasis High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Oasis High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Oasis High School's ranking?
Desert Oasis High School is ranked #2093 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Desert Oasis High School often compared to?
Desert Oasis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Othello High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Oasis High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Desert Oasis High School?
100 students attend Desert Oasis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Desert Oasis High School students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Oasis High School?
Desert Oasis High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Desert Oasis High School offer ?
Desert Oasis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Oasis High School part of?
Desert Oasis High School is part of Othello School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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