For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,372 students in Goldendale, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Goldendale, WA are Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldendale, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Goldendale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Goldendale, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Goldendale High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Goldendale, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Grades: K-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #22.
Goldendale High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Goldendale, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Goldendale, WA include Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Goldendale?
2 public high schools are located in Goldendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldendale?
Goldendale public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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