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Darrington High School

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Darrington High School ranks 245 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

245^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 44% of Washington high schools

Summary

Darrington High School is a small, rural public high school serving about 113 students in grades 9 through 12 within the Darrington School District.

This school shows a clear pattern of strengths and challenges. Academically, it consistently outperforms state averages in English Language Arts, a significant accomplishment, but struggles with math proficiency. A notable strength is its exceptional support for students from low-income families, ranking in the top 30% of Washington schools for this group. The school benefits from high per-student spending and a low student-to-teacher ratio, indicating strong resource allocation. However, there is a pronounced performance gap between female and male students, with girls performing significantly higher, which is an area the school is likely examining.

Graduation rates have seen some fluctuation from year to year, and the school's overall state ranking has shown a promising upward trend over the last decade. While there are no other high schools within a 20-mile radius for direct comparison, Darrington High School serves its unique rural community with dedicated resources, demonstrating particular effectiveness in key areas like ELA and supporting economically disadvantaged students while working to improve consistency in graduation rates and math outcomes.

113

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,735

Per pupil spending ?

58.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1085 Fir Street
Darrington, WA 98241-0027

(360) 436-1140

District: Darrington School District

Feeder schools for Darrington High School:

Elementary:

Darrington Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

Two or more races:

11.5%

Hispanic:

10.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Washington average (77% vs 82%)

!Dropout rate above the Washington average (13% vs 10%)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg29%

Washington avg48%

245^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

209^th of 247Darrington School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	43.7	245 of 438	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.1	238 of 437	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.3	251 of 442	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.9	289 of 434	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.7	311 of 455	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.1	219 of 417	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.8	216 of 315	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.1	206 of 301	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	24.9	260 of 306	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	46.1	183 of 341	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	58.4	199 of 454	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.1	221 of 450	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.0	242 of 440	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.2	275 of 423	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.1	282 of 402	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	28.9	313 of 396	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	36.3	294 of 399	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	47.6	247 of 395	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	35.8	287 of 394	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	41.8	253 of 390	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	151 of 350	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	137 of 357	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.5	245 of 390	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.6	252 of 358	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.5	184 of 243	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	106 of 355	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	49.3	185 of 362	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.6	176 of 370	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	15.8	368 of 392	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	50.0	170 of 344	50.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	18.9	300 of 359	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.5	284 of 362	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.6	198 of 358	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	17.3	312 of 363	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.2	311 of 395	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.1	180 of 254	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	41.1	223 of 373	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.1	258 of 374	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.5	272 of 379	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.5	327 of 390	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.8	339 of 413	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.6	219 of 382	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile+26 vs school

Female (2025)57th percentile+13 vs school

White (2025)40th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)16th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts62%+9 vs state

Science42%-8 vs state

Math30%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Darrington High School	Public	9-12	1085 Fir Street	Darrington	98241	Snohomish County	Darrington School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 436-1140	113	9	12.4	58.4%	83 (73.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (11.5%)	43.7	245^th of 438 public high schools	44.1%		45.1	238^th of 437 public high schools	45.5%	7	41.7	41.7	61.9	61.9	30.0	30.0	$27,735	$990	$26,745

Frequently Asked Questions about Darrington High School

What schools feed into Darrington High School?

Darrington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Darrington Elementary School

Is Darrington High School a good school?

Darrington High School ranks 245^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Darrington High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 113 students attended Darrington High School.

What district is Darrington High School in?

Darrington School District

What is the racial makeup of Darrington High School?

Students at Darrington High School are 73% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

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