Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Waitsburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waitsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waitsburg High School's student population of 86 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waitsburg High School is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waitsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Waitsburg High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waitsburg High School?
86 students attend Waitsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Waitsburg High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waitsburg High School?
Waitsburg High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Waitsburg High School offer ?
Waitsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waitsburg High School part of?
Waitsburg High School is part of Waitsburg School District.
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