For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 764 students in Pend Oreille County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pend Oreille County, WA are Newport High School, Pend Oreille River School and Selkirk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pend Oreille County, 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 Pend Oreille County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille River School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Pend Oreille County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pend Oreille River School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 West 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Grades: 8-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Selkirk High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Home Link
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 W. 5th St.
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
Rank: #55.
Home Pride
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Rank: #66.
Cusick Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Pend Oreille County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 68
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Grades: 4-6
| 68 students
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1302 West 5th St
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10372 Hwy 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-2931
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-2931
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pend Oreille County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pend Oreille County, WA include Newport High School, Pend Oreille River School and Selkirk High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pend Oreille County?
6 public high schools are located in Pend Oreille County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Pend Oreille County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pend Oreille County include: Newport High School vs. Selkirk High School
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