Serving 1,276 students in grades 9-12, Sedro Woolley Senior 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 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 32% 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: 1,276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sedro Woolley Senior High School's student population of 1,276 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sedro Woolley Senior 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 Sedro Woolley Senior High School is 0.48, 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
#1258 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sedro Woolley Senior High School's ranking?
Sedro Woolley Senior High School is ranked #1258 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sedro Woolley Senior High School often compared to?
Sedro Woolley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High School, Burlington Edison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sedro Woolley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sedro Woolley Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sedro Woolley Senior High School?
1,276 students attend Sedro Woolley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sedro Woolley Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sedro Woolley Senior High School?
Sedro Woolley Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sedro Woolley Senior High School offer ?
Sedro Woolley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sedro Woolley Senior High School part of?
Sedro Woolley Senior High School is part of Sedro-Woolley School District.
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