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Kettle Falls High School

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Kettle Falls High School ranks 250 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

250^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 43% of Washington high schools

Summary

Kettle Falls High School is a public high school serving 230 students in grades 9-12 within the Kettle Falls School District, a rural community where a majority of students qualify for economic assistance.

The school presents a mixed academic picture, with notable strengths and challenges. It consistently achieves high graduation rates, significantly above the state average, and excels in supporting its Special Education students. Science proficiency is also a strong point. However, math scores are a significant area for improvement, and the school's overall state ranking has shown considerable year-to-year volatility. A concerning and widening performance gap exists between female and male students that requires attention.

Interesting comparisons emerge with nearby schools. While Colville Senior High School in the higher-performing Colville School District shows more consistent academic rankings, Kettle Falls matches or exceeds its graduation success. A unique comparison is with the Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls, which shares a district address. The virtual school operates with far fewer resources per student but has shown comparable English scores, though it struggles with a much higher dropout rate, highlighting how different educational models serve different student needs.

230

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,793

Per pupil spending ?

59.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1275 Juniper St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141

(509) 738-6625

District: Kettle Falls School District

Feeder schools for Kettle Falls High School:

Elementary:	Kettle Falls Elementary School
Middle:	Kettle Falls Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2019 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓89% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 43rd (2025) from a 30th-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

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

!Math scores 17 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg39%

Washington avg48%

250^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 28 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Kettle Falls School District

142^nd of 247Kettle Falls 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	42.5	250 of 438	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.5	187 of 437	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.9	243 of 442	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.2	278 of 434	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.5	194 of 455	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.7	290 of 417	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.0	141 of 315	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.9	186 of 301	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.1	202 of 306	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	64.5	99 of 341	71.0%	★★★★☆
2013	61.6	173 of 454	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.9	83 of 450	81.6%	★★★★☆
2011	67.4	90 of 440	79.5%	★★★★☆
2010	51.5	229 of 423	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	79.2	61 of 402	84.8%	★★★★☆
2008	57.4	194 of 396	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.8	206 of 399	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.9	167 of 395	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.7	117 of 394	70.3%	★★★★☆
2004	48.4	227 of 390	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	153 of 350	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	167 of 347	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	123 of 357	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.1	218 of 368	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.7	191 of 390	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.3	205 of 358	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.4	90 of 243	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	42.6	200 of 355	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.9	55 of 356	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	54.3	159 of 362	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.1	188 of 370	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.8	116 of 392	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	33.8	249 of 344	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.9	163 of 227	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	27.2	267 of 359	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.3	174 of 362	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.7	215 of 358	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.1	266 of 363	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.0	240 of 395	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.8	299 of 355	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.9	154 of 254	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	39 of 127	69.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	25.7	295 of 373	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.4	248 of 374	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.4	295 of 379	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.6	323 of 390	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.4	242 of 413	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.5	323 of 382	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2025)69th percentile+26 vs school

Female (2025)56th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile~ school

Male (2025)26th percentile-17 vs school

White (2025)21st percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science55%+6 vs state

English Language Arts52%~ state avg

Math25%-17 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
Kettle Falls High School	Public	9-12	1275 Juniper St	Kettle Falls	99141	Stevens County	Kettle Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 738-6625	230	15	15.7	59.6%	185 (80.4%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (10.9%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.8%)	42.5	250^th of 438 public high schools	42.9%		54.5	187^th of 437 public high schools	57.2%	63	55.3	55.3	51.5	51.5	25.4	25.4	$17,793	$584	$17,208
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls	Public, Virtual	9-12	1275 Juniper St	Kettle Falls	99141	Stevens County	Kettle Falls School District	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 738-6625	419	12	33.7	39.1%	262 (62.5%)	22 (5.3%)	75 (17.9%)	13 (3.1%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (8.1%)	43.4	246^th of 438 public high schools	43.8%		54.1	190^th of 437 public high schools	56.5%	56	50.0	50.0	60.4	60.4	23.1	23.1	$11,503	$277	$11,227
Colville Fish Hatchery	Public	7-12	390 N Hofstetter	Colville	99114	Stevens County	Colville School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 684-7424	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$18,468	$297	$18,171
Colville Senior High School	Public	9-12	154 Highway 20 E	Colville	99114	Stevens County	Colville School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 684-7800	506	28	18.0	53.4%	425 (84.0%)	6 (1.2%)	47 (9.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.3%)	57.7	169^th of 438 public high schools	61.4%		67	120^th of 437 public high schools	72.5%	49	46.0	46.0	71.4	71.4	35.8	35.8	$18,093	$1,557	$16,536

Frequently Asked Questions about Kettle Falls High School

What district is Kettle Falls High School in?

Kettle Falls School District

Is Kettle Falls High School a good school?

Kettle Falls High School ranks 250^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Kettle Falls High School?

Kettle Falls High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kettle Falls Elementary School
Middle : Kettle Falls Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Kettle Falls High School?

Students at Kettle Falls High School are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Kettle Falls High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 230 students attended Kettle Falls High School.

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