Prosser High School

1500 Paterson Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 834 students in grades 9-12, Prosser 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Prosser High School's student population of 834 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
834 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Prosser 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 Prosser High School is 0.49, 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)
#1661 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prosser High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prosser 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.
45-49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prosser 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.
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
65%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
30%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Prosser High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Prosser High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prosser High School's ranking?
Prosser High School is ranked #1661 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Prosser High School often compared to?
Prosser High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prosser High School?
The graduation rate of Prosser High School is 84%, which is equal to the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prosser High School?
834 students attend Prosser High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Prosser High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prosser High School?
Prosser High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Prosser High School offer ?
Prosser High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prosser High School part of?
Prosser High School is part of Prosser School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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