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Garfield at Palouse High School

Public Grades 9-12

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 91% of Washington high schools

Summary

Garfield at Palouse High School is a small, rural school serving just 45 students in grades 9-12 within the Garfield School District, and it consistently ranks among the top high schools in Washington state.

The school's academic performance is a standout strength, earning a 5-star rating and placing 39th out of 438 high schools, which is significantly higher than most nearby schools like Palouse High School (108th) and Oakesdale High School (221st). It particularly excels in science, with student proficiency far exceeding the state average and often outperforming its neighbors. This high achievement is notable because the school operates with a much higher student-to-teacher ratio than is typical for small schools and serves a student population with a significant level of economic need.

An interesting point for parents is that Garfield at Palouse High School achieves these excellent results while spending less per student than several surrounding schools, demonstrating efficient use of resources. While it shares a town with Palouse High School, the two are separate schools in different districts with different performance profiles, showing that local educational approach matters. Compared to other top performers in the area like Pullman High School and Colfax High School, Garfield at Palouse maintains a long-term record of academic consistency and cost-effectiveness.

Students ?

32.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,178

Per pupil spending ?

48.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161

(509) 878-1921

District: Garfield School District

Feeder schools for Garfield at Palouse High School:

Elementary:	Garfield Elementary
Middle:	Garfield Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.8%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2004 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (63% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Washington high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2004

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 32 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg45%

Washington avg46%

39^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 9%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	89.1	39 of 438	91.1%	★★★★★
2007	84.3	35 of 399	91.2%	★★★★★
2006	89.6	18 of 395	95.4%	★★★★★
2004	69.9	102 of 390	73.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	50 of 373	86.6%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2025)87th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science77%+28 vs state

Math50%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Garfield at Palouse High School

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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 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garfield at Palouse High School	Public	9-12	600 E. Alder	Palouse	99161	Whitman County	Garfield School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 878-1921	45	1	32.3	48.9%	44 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.1	39^th of 438 public high schools	91.1%					(n/a)		76.9	76.9								50.0	50.0	$20,178	$2,629	$17,548
Palouse High School	Public	9-12	600 E Alder Street	Palouse	99161	Whitman County	Palouse School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 878-1921	57	7	7.7	35.1%	52 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	70.5	108^th of 438 public high schools	75.3%					(n/a)		66.7	66.7								36.4	36.4	$35,485	$1,459	$34,025
Pullman High School	Public	9-12	510 NW Greyhound Way	Pullman	99163	Whitman County	Pullman School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 332-1551	838	44	19.0	32.7%	555 (66.2%)	18 (2.1%)	109 (13.0%)	76 (9.1%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	62 (7.4%)	90.8	32^nd of 438 public high schools	92.7%		93	27^th of 437 public high schools	93.8%	5		78.0	78.0			81.8	81.8				53.5	53.5	$16,104	$195	$15,909
Colfax High School	Public	7-12	1110 N. Morton Street	Colfax	99111	Whitman County	Colfax School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 397-4368	263	16	16.0	29.7%	229 (87.1%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (6.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	80.6	65^th of 438 public high schools	85.2%		92.4	30^th of 437 public high schools	93.1%	35	29.6	74.5	52.8	52.9	43.2	77.1	56.2		51.0	38.6	40.0	43.9	$18,627	$1,387	$17,240
Oakesdale High School	Public	6-12	First & McCoy Streets	Oakesdale	99158	Whitman County	Oakesdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 285-5281	80	7	12.1	42.5%	75 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	47.2	221^st of 438 public high schools	49.5%					(n/a)	30.0		29.4	60.0	60.0	60.0	50.0	33.3	50.0	60.0	30.0	42.9	$27,938	$768	$27,170

Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield at Palouse High School

What is the racial makeup of Garfield at Palouse High School?

Students at Garfield at Palouse High School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Garfield at Palouse High School?

Garfield at Palouse High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Garfield Elementary
Middle : Garfield Middle School

Is Garfield at Palouse High School a good school?

Yes. Garfield at Palouse High School ranks in the top 8.9% of Washington high schools.

What district is Garfield at Palouse High School in?

Garfield School District

How many students attend Garfield at Palouse High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 45 students attended Garfield at Palouse High School.

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