Summary:
Othello School District has two high schools serving grades 9–12 in the Othello, Washington, area: the comprehensive Othello High School and the smaller Open Door Re-Engagement program. Together, they serve 1,358 students, with Othello High enrolling 1,338 and Open Door enrolling 20.
Othello High School has the stronger traditional high-school outcomes. Its 2024–25 graduation rate was 90%, above both the district rate of 86.1% and the state rate of 82.6%. Its dropout rate was also comparatively favorable at 7.1%, below the district’s 9.3% and the state’s 9.8%. However, academic test results show important challenges: in 2025–26, proficiency was 34% in English language arts, 10% in math, and 19% in science. Math is the clearest concern, and science proficiency declined notably from the prior year. Families may want to ask about academic support, tutoring, course completion, attendance, and plans to strengthen math and science instruction. The school serves a high-need community, with about 82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Open Door Re-Engagement reported a 26% graduation rate and an 85% free/reduced-price lunch rate. Because it serves only 20 students and has a specialized mission for students reconnecting with school, its results should not be compared directly with those of a large comprehensive high school. Parents considering Open Door should ask about credit recovery, graduation-plan progress, persistence, and pathways to college, training, or employment. Overall, the district’s main high-school strength is helping many students remain enrolled through graduation, while its biggest opportunity is improving academic proficiency—especially in math and science.
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