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Oakesdale High School

Q: Is Oakesdale High School a good school?

Oakesdale High School ranks 221 st of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

221^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 50% of Washington high schools

Summary

Oakesdale High School is a small, rural public school serving about 80 students in grades 6-12 within the Oakesdale School District.

The school's academic performance has seen a notable decline in recent years, now ranking in the middle of all Washington high schools, while most nearby schools like Liberty High School and Garfield at Palouse High School rank significantly higher. A particular area of concern is science proficiency, where Oakesdale's rate is nearly 20 points below the state average and lags behind all its neighboring schools. Despite having a favorable student-teacher ratio and spending more per student than several higher-performing peers, these resources have not translated into stronger academic outcomes.

This presents an opportunity for improvement by learning from similar schools. For instance, Liberty High School serves a student body with similar economic needs and spends less per student, yet achieves much higher proficiency in core subjects. Addressing the science gap and finding ways to use its resources more effectively, as seen in other small, successful rural schools, could be key steps for Oakesdale High School to stabilize and improve its performance for all students.

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,938

Per pupil spending ?

42.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

First & McCoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158-0228

(509) 285-5281

District: Oakesdale School District

Feeder schools for Oakesdale High School:

Elementary:

Oakesdale Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 43rd percentile in 2021 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 50th (2025) from a 43rd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (41% vs 48% meeting standards)

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

!Science scores 20 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg54%

Washington avg48%

Middle school

192^nd of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 18 pts since 2018

From bottom 46% (2018) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

221^st of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 30 pts since 2018

From top 21% (2018) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 247Oakesdale 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	59.7	192 of 534	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.4	155 of 535	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	52.8	222 of 539	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.5	244 of 529	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.3	160 of 512	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.0	235 of 437	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	67.5	125 of 425	70.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	37.4	310 of 488	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.8	234 of 486	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.3	291 of 488	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.7	331 of 480	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.1	209 of 470	55.5%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	47.2	221 of 438	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.3	152 of 442	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	165 of 434	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.7	258 of 455	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.3	107 of 417	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	76.5	65 of 315	79.4%	★★★★☆
2009	71.0	110 of 402	72.6%	★★★★☆
2006	91.3	13 of 395	96.7%	★★★★★
2005	69.3	119 of 394	69.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	31.6	270 of 373	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.7	212 of 390	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.9	266 of 413	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.3	119 of 382	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.9	131 of 222	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

White (2025)36th percentile-28 vs school

High school

White (2025)28th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%-3 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

Science29%-20 vs state

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Schools Near Oakesdale 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 6th Grade	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
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
Tekoa High School	Public	6-12	513 E Henkle - 0869	Tekoa	99033	Whitman County	Tekoa School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 284-3401	115	9	12.1	52.2%	84 (73.0%)	2 (1.7%)	14 (12.2%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	48.6	207^th of 438 public high schools	52.7%					(n/a)	40.0	40.0	40.0	41.2	41.2	45.0	66.7	46.0	23.5	29.4	25.0	33.3	27.0	$24,463	$294	$24,169
St John/Endicott High	Public	9-12	W 301 Nob Hill	Saint John	99171	Whitman County	St. John School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 648-3336	60	6	10.2	55.0%	51 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)	60.1	153^rd of 438 public high schools	65.1%		57.2	172^nd of 437 public high schools	60.6%	19		54.6	54.6				64.3	64.3						$42,481	$608	$41,873
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
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
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
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	6404 E Spangle-Waverly Rd	Spangle	99031	Spokane County	Liberty School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 245-3229	168	12	13.9	42.9%	141 (83.9%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.3%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.8%)	85.9	48^th of 438 public high schools	89.0%		81.8	63^rd of 437 public high schools	85.6%	15		66.7	66.7				87.0	87.0				47.8	47.8	$22,711	$797	$21,914

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakesdale High School

What district is Oakesdale High School in?

Oakesdale School District

What schools feed into Oakesdale High School?

Oakesdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Oakesdale Elementary School

How many students attend Oakesdale High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 80 students attended Oakesdale High School.

What is the racial makeup of Oakesdale High School?

Students at Oakesdale High School are 94% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Oakesdale High School a good school?

Oakesdale High School ranks 221^st of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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