Prescott High School

207 South A St
Prescott, WA 99348
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Prescott 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 85% 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: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Prescott High School's student population of 67 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Prescott 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 Prescott High School is 0.26, 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)
#1903 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prescott High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prescott 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.
21-39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prescott 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.
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Prescott High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Prescott High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
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9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prescott High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
85%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prescott High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prescott High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
15%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
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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.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Prescott High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Prescott High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prescott 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
18%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prescott 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 Prescott High School's ranking?
Prescott High School is ranked #1903 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prescott High School?
The graduation rate of Prescott High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prescott High School?
67 students attend Prescott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Prescott High School students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Prescott High School offer ?
Prescott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prescott High School part of?
Prescott High School is part of Prescott School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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