Serving 312 students in grades 9-12, Okanogan High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okanogan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Okanogan High School's student population of 312 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okanogan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okanogan High School is 0.60, 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
#837 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 Okanogan High School's ranking?
Okanogan High School is ranked #837 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Okanogan High School often compared to?
Okanogan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Omak High School, Okanogan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okanogan High School?
The graduation rate of Okanogan High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Okanogan High School?
312 students attend Okanogan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Okanogan High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okanogan High School?
Okanogan High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Okanogan High School offer ?
Okanogan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Okanogan High School part of?
Okanogan High School is part of Okanogan School District.
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