Wenatchee High School

1101 Millerdale Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,076 students in grades 9-12, Wenatchee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wenatchee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Wenatchee High School's student population of 2,076 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,076 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wenatchee High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wenatchee High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#761 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wenatchee High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wenatchee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wenatchee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wenatchee High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wenatchee High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wenatchee High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wenatchee High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wenatchee High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wenatchee High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wenatchee High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wenatchee High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Wenatchee High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wenatchee High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wenatchee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wenatchee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wenatchee High School's ranking?
Wenatchee High School is ranked #761 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Wenatchee High School often compared to?
Wenatchee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastmont Senior High School, Cashmere High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wenatchee High School?
The graduation rate of Wenatchee High School is 93%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wenatchee High School?
2,076 students attend Wenatchee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wenatchee High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wenatchee High School?
Wenatchee High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wenatchee High School offer ?
Wenatchee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wenatchee High School part of?
Wenatchee High School is part of Wenatchee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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