For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 203 students in 99173, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 99173, WA are Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience and Mary Walker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 99173 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 99173, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 99173 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mary Walker High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99173, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N 4th
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4791
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4791
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Walker High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N 4th St
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4533
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4533
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
99173, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 N 4th Street
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4712
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4712
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Mary Walker Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
500 N 4th St
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4533
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4533
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 N 4th Street
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 259-4712
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 259-4712
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Parent Partner Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
500 N 1st
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4533
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4533
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Springdale Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
500 N 4th St
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4534
Springdale, WA 99173
(509) 258-4534
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 99173, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 99173, WA include Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience and Mary Walker High School.
How many public high schools are located in 99173?
2 public high schools are located in 99173.
What is the racial composition of students in 99173?
99173 public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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