Serving 321 students in grades 9-12, Tonasket 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 70-74% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonasket High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tonasket High School's student population of 321 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tonasket 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 Tonasket High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
9%

Hispanic
42%
26%

Black
n/a
5%

White
54%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonasket High School's ranking?
Tonasket High School is ranked #1115 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tonasket High School often compared to?
Tonasket High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Omak High School, Oroville Middle-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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonasket High School?
The graduation rate of Tonasket High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tonasket High School?
321 students attend Tonasket High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tonasket High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonasket High School?
Tonasket High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tonasket High School offer ?
Tonasket High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonasket High School part of?
Tonasket High School is part of Tonasket School District.
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