Serving 1,263 students in grades 9-12, White River 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 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
White River High School's student population of 1,263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White River 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 White River High School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River High School's ranking?
White River High School is ranked #701 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are White River High School often compared to?
White River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonney Lake High School, Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of White River High School?
The graduation rate of White River High School is 96%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend White River High School?
1,263 students attend White River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of White River High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White River High School?
White River High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does White River High School offer ?
White River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White River High School part of?
White River High School is part of White River School District.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2019
The teachers are great and there are many interesting clubs you can join. (If your interested in technology, I would recommend the TSA club for you.) Overall this school has a nice campus with nice faculty and I really recommend it to the person reading this.
5 6/3/2014
I highly recommend this school because they really stride to get all the students invoved in everything the school dose. That includes the Students with Special Education. That is one of the biggest parts of this school is their Special Education Classes and the students in each Class.
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