Serving 53 students in grades 9-12, Palouse High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palouse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palouse High School's student population of 53 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palouse 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 Palouse High School is 0.35, 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
#790 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palouse High School's ranking?
Palouse High School is ranked #790 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Palouse High School often compared to?
Palouse High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colton School, Oakesdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palouse High School?
The graduation rate of Palouse High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Palouse High School?
53 students attend Palouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Palouse High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palouse High School?
Palouse High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palouse High School offer ?
Palouse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palouse High School part of?
Palouse High School is part of Palouse School District.
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