Othello High School

340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,333 students in grades 9-12, Othello 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 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Othello High School's student population of 1,333 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Othello 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 Othello High School is 0.15, 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)
#1817 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Othello 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 Othello 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.
43%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Othello 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.
27%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Othello 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
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Othello High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
92%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Othello 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Othello High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
7%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Othello 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.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Othello High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Othello High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Othello 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
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Othello 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 Othello High School's ranking?
Othello High School is ranked #1817 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Othello High School often compared to?
Othello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Oasis High School, Washtucna Elementary/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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Othello High School?
The graduation rate of Othello High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Othello High School?
1,333 students attend Othello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Othello High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Othello High School?
Othello High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Othello High School offer ?
Othello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Othello High School part of?
Othello High School is part of Othello School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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