High Schools in Walla Walla Public Schools

Walla Walla Public Schools operates four high schools serving grades 9-12 in southeastern Washington, with a total enrollment of 1,851 students, offering a mix of traditional, alternative, and technical education.

The district's main comprehensive school is Walla Walla High School, which educates 84% of the district's high schoolers and outperforms state averages in graduation (93.7%) and proficiency in Science and English. In contrast, Lincoln High School ranks in the state's bottom 1% for academic proficiency but reports a 91% graduation rate, creating a notable gap between test scores and diploma completion. The specialized SE Area Technical Skills Center serves very few students with high per-pupil funding for vocational training, while Walla Walla Open Doors is an alternative school with a 15.1% graduation rate, serving a high-needs population.

Overall, Walla Walla Public Schools has a strong district-wide graduation rate of 93.2%, but academic performance varies sharply between schools. Key areas for parent consideration include Walla Walla High School's strength in most subjects despite a math proficiency below the state average, the significant challenges and support structures at the alternative Open Doors program, and the puzzling disconnect between graduation and test scores at Lincoln High School, which warrants further investigation by the district.