For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 8,237 students in Yakima, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Yakima, WA are Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, West Valley High School and East Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yakima, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Yakima have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Yakima, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Valley High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yakima, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
West Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,527 students
Rank: #33.
East Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #44.
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Grades: 7-12
| 162 students
Rank: #66.
Juvenile Detention Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Rank: #77.
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #88.
Davis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2500
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,330 students
Rank: #99.
Eisenhower High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 South 44th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,248 students
Rank: #1010.
Yakima Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1111.
Stanton Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
33 S 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 728-9870
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 728-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
33 S Second Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 653-1732
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 653-1732
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeview Group Home
Magnet School
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wapato Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
33 S 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 877-4181
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 877-4181
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Virtual University
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Adult Jail
Magnet School
111 North Front Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1120 S 18th St, Portable A
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Yakima, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Online (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4702a Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 968-3014
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 968-3014
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Highland Esd 105 Open Doors Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
33 S. 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 728-9871
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 728-9871
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Migrant Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
212 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2501
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2501
Grades: 9
| 28 students
2700 Old Naches Highway
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-5050
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 966-5050
Grades: PK-2
| 293 students
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5606
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5606
Grades: 9
| 401 students
1500 S 75th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5700
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5700
Grades: 5-6
| 769 students
104 N 4th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yakima, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Yakima, WA include Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, West Valley High School and East Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yakima?
19 public high schools are located in Yakima.
What is the racial composition of students in Yakima?
Yakima public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Yakima are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yakima include: Davis High School vs. Eisenhower High School, Eisenhower High School vs. Davis High School, West Valley High School vs. Eisenhower High School
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