For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,141 students in Selah School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Selah School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Selah School District have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Selah High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
862 Schools
# Students
3,798 Students
392,615 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
19,037 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Selah School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
# American Indian Students
10 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
20 Students
31,721 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
1,439 Students
98,262 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
26%
# Black Students
19 Students
18,031 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
2,195 Students
191,731 Students
% White Students
58%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
32,269 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
125
1,298
# Students in K Grade:
258
1,800
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
1,949
# Students in 2nd Grade:
285
2,043
# Students in 3rd Grade:
256
2,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
283
2,376
# Students in 5th Grade:
283
2,423
# Students in 6th Grade:
294
4,808
# Students in 7th Grade:
317
8,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
306
10,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
297
86,766
# Students in 10th Grade:
302
88,756
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
87,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
267
91,793
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,953 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,291
$18,796
Spending / Student
$20,953
$19,246
Best Selah School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selah Academy Online
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #22.
Selah High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,124 students
Rank: n/an/a
2280 Wa-821
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Academy Reengagement Program
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Viking Choice
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
