Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, West Auburn Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Auburn Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
West Auburn Senior High School's student population of 190 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Auburn Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Auburn Senior High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1903 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
34%
49%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Auburn Senior High School's ranking?
West Auburn Senior High School is ranked #1903 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Auburn Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Auburn Senior High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Auburn Senior High School?
190 students attend West Auburn Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of West Auburn Senior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Auburn Senior High School?
West Auburn Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Auburn Senior High School offer ?
West Auburn Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Auburn Senior High School part of?
West Auburn Senior High School is part of Auburn School District.
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