Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, Mary Walker 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Walker High School's student population of 147 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Walker 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 Mary Walker High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Walker High School's ranking?
Mary Walker High School is ranked #1489 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary Walker High School?
The graduation rate of Mary Walker High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mary Walker High School?
147 students attend Mary Walker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mary Walker High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Walker High School?
Mary Walker High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mary Walker High School offer ?
Mary Walker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Walker High School part of?
Mary Walker High School is part of Mary Walker School District.
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