Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, White Swan 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Swan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
White Swan High School's student population of 267 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Swan 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 White Swan High School is 0.53, 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
#2054 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
59%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Swan High School's ranking?
White Swan High School is ranked #2054 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Swan High School?
The graduation rate of White Swan High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend White Swan High School?
267 students attend White Swan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of White Swan High School students are American Indian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Swan High School?
White Swan High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does White Swan High School offer ?
White Swan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Swan High School part of?
White Swan High School is part of Mount Adams School District.
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