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Goldendale High School

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Goldendale High School ranks 226 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

226^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 48% of Washington high schools

Summary

Goldendale High School is a public high school serving about 322 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Goldendale, Washington, and it stands as a point of relative strength within its broader Goldendale School District.

While the district faces significant challenges, the high school itself shows a promising improving trend, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the middle of all Washington high schools. A major strength is its consistently strong graduation rate, which has been at or above the state average for years. Academically, performance in English Language Arts is a bright spot, exceeding state averages, but math proficiency is a notable area for growth as it lags behind. The school is particularly effective in supporting students from lower-income families, performing this duty better than most schools in the state.

It's important to note there are no other high schools within a 20-mile radius for direct comparison. The school's per-student spending has risen significantly in recent years, though class sizes remain relatively high. Despite academic gaps in some subjects, the school's ability to guide students to graduation is commendable, though its dropout rate is slightly higher than the state average. For families in the area, Goldendale High School represents a stabilizing institution that is working to overcome broader district difficulties while showcasing specific strengths in graduation and support for certain student groups.

322

Students ?

21.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,052

Per pupil spending ?

64.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620-9299

(509) 773-5846

District: Goldendale School District

Feeder schools for Goldendale High School:

Elementary:	Goldendale Primary School
Middle:	Goldendale Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Hispanic:

16.1%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2022 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 48th (2025) from a 29th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Math scores 12 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg33%

Washington avg48%

226^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 38 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

195^th of 247Goldendale 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	46.2	226 of 438	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.9	229 of 437	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.7	262 of 442	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.9	307 of 434	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.1	268 of 455	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.3	136 of 417	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.3	90 of 315	71.4%	★★★★☆
2017	61.4	129 of 301	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.2	159 of 306	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	80.8	45 of 341	86.8%	★★★★☆
2013	46.2	283 of 454	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.6	265 of 450	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.0	148 of 440	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.7	165 of 423	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	45.0	255 of 402	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.7	172 of 396	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	39.2	287 of 399	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.6	289 of 395	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	41.4	256 of 394	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	65.7	132 of 390	66.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	36.4	225 of 350	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.8	207 of 347	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.4	217 of 357	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.2	278 of 368	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.3	253 of 390	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.3	126 of 358	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.3	121 of 243	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	106 of 249	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.8	69 of 241	71.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	62.8	109 of 355	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	166 of 356	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.9	224 of 362	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.7	261 of 370	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.5	210 of 392	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.2	128 of 344	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.0	70 of 227	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	172 of 359	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.9	203 of 362	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.5	226 of 358	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.9	264 of 363	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.3	185 of 395	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.2	114 of 355	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.0	51 of 254	79.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	36.4	248 of 373	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	252 of 374	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	248 of 379	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.5	310 of 390	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.0	284 of 413	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.2	136 of 382	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.4	86 of 222	61.3%	★★★☆☆

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)69th percentile+21 vs school

Hispanic (2025)57th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)52nd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)36th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)34th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%+5 vs state

Science48%~ state avg

Math31%-12 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
Goldendale High School	Public	9-12	525 Simcoe Dr.	Goldendale	98620	Klickitat County	Goldendale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 773-5846	322	15	21.9	64.9%	237 (73.6%)	2 (0.6%)	52 (16.1%)	4 (1.2%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	46.2	226^th of 438 public high schools	48.4%		45.9	229^th of 437 public high schools	47.6%	3	47.8	47.8	58.6	58.6	30.9	30.9	$25,052	$690	$24,362

Frequently Asked Questions about Goldendale High School

Is Goldendale High School a good school?

Goldendale High School ranks 226^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Goldendale High School?

Students at Goldendale High School are 74% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Goldendale High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 322 students attended Goldendale High School.

What schools feed into Goldendale High School?

Goldendale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Goldendale Primary School
Middle : Goldendale Middle School

What district is Goldendale High School in?

Goldendale School District

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