Serving 101 students in grades 11-12, Walla Walla Open Doors ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walla Walla Open Doors ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Walla Walla Open Doors's student population of 101 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walla Walla Open Doors is 0.59, 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)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
51%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walla Walla Open Doors?
The graduation rate of Walla Walla Open Doors is 15-19%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Walla Walla Open Doors?
101 students attend Walla Walla Open Doors.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Walla Walla Open Doors students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walla Walla Open Doors?
Walla Walla Open Doors has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Walla Walla Open Doors offer ?
Walla Walla Open Doors offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Walla Walla Open Doors part of?
Walla Walla Open Doors is part of Walla Walla School District.
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