For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,992 students in Kittitas County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA are Cle Elum Roslyn High School, Ellensburg High School and Swiftwater Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittitas County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Kittitas County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ellensburg High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kittitas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2692 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Ellensburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
Swiftwater Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4244 Bullfrog Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Grades: K-12
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Easton School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #66.
Kittitas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120
Grades: 6-12
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Easton Secondary School
Magnet School
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Parke Creek Treatment Center
Magnet School
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Kittitas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA include Cle Elum Roslyn High School, Ellensburg High School and Swiftwater Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kittitas County?
9 public high schools are located in Kittitas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County?
Kittitas County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kittitas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kittitas County include: Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School vs. Cle Elum Roslyn High School, Cle Elum Roslyn High School vs. Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School
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