Oakesdale High School vs. Palouse High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oakesdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Palouse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 73 students in grades 6-12, Oakesdale 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
73 students
53 students
% Male | % Female
68% | 32%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1350 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#790 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
≥50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
60-79%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
12
-
Grade 7 Students
11
-
Grade 8 Students
11
-
Grade 9 Students
8
12
Grade 10 Students
11
12
Grade 11 Students
9
13
Grade 12 Students
11
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
97%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
13%
