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Onalaska High School

Public Grades 9-12
240th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 438 Washington High Schools
Better than 45% of Washington high schools
Summary

Onalaska High School is a public high school serving 281 students in grades 9-12 in rural Onalaska, Washington, which has shown significant improvement recently after a period of performance volatility.

The school presents a unique mix of notable strengths and clear challenges. It excels in science, with a proficiency rate that beats the state average and most nearby schools like Mossyrock Junior/Senior High School and Toledo High School, and it graduates students at a very high rate. However, math proficiency is a significant area for growth, lagging behind the state and comparable schools. The school is particularly effective in supporting its economically disadvantaged students and has made a strong recovery in its statewide ranking over the past two years.

Compared to other local high schools, Onalaska stands out for its strong science scores and graduation success. While its academic performance has been less consistent historically than schools such as W F West High School, its recent upward trajectory is promising. The school is part of the Onalaska School District, which is ranked higher than several neighboring districts, providing a supportive context for its continued improvement.

281
Students ?
18.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$18,655
Per pupil spending ?
47.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 540 Carlisle Ave.
       Onalaska, WA  98570-9604

(360) 978-4113

District: Onalaska School District


Feeder schools for Onalaska High School:

Elementary:    Onalaska Elementary School
Middle:    Onalaska Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Rebounding — 17th percentile in 2023 → 45th in 2025
Strengths
90% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)
Ranking is rebounding — up to 45th (2025) from a 17th-percentile low (2023)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Math scores 19 pts below the Washington average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school45%
District avg50%
Washington avg48%
240th of 438
Washington public high schools ?
Bottom 45%▼ down 11 pts since 2015
From top 44% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
99th of 247Onalaska 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202544.5240 of 43845.2%★★☆☆☆
202435.2291 of 43733.4%★★☆☆☆
202320.3367 of 44217.0%★☆☆☆☆
202223.0341 of 43421.4%★☆☆☆☆
202133.6299 of 45534.3%★★☆☆☆
201938.4275 of 41734.1%★★☆☆☆
201857.8148 of 31553.0%★★★☆☆
201735.3219 of 30127.2%★☆☆☆☆
201650.9176 of 30642.5%★★☆☆☆
201550.4150 of 34156.0%★★★☆☆
201342.4296 of 45434.8%★★☆☆☆
201241.6295 of 45034.4%★★☆☆☆
201140.8271 of 44038.4%★★☆☆☆
201060.4191 of 42354.8%★★★☆☆
200961.8175 of 40256.5%★★★☆☆
200850.3236 of 39640.4%★★☆☆☆
200739.6285 of 39928.6%★☆☆☆☆
200637.1285 of 39527.8%★☆☆☆☆
200531.7298 of 39424.4%★☆☆☆☆
200422.6311 of 39020.3%★☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202548.4167 of 35052.3%★★★☆☆
202429.4262 of 34724.5%★☆☆☆☆
202323.4282 of 35721.0%★☆☆☆☆
202213.9335 of 3689.0%☆☆☆☆☆
202138.3243 of 39037.7%★★☆☆☆
201932.2258 of 35827.9%★☆☆☆☆
201858.0112 of 24353.9%★★★☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202129.2197 of 27829.1%★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202559.3121 of 35565.9%★★★☆☆
202444.7200 of 35643.8%★★☆☆☆
202332.1263 of 36227.3%★☆☆☆☆
202238.3235 of 37036.5%★★☆☆☆
202157.5127 of 39267.6%★★★☆☆
201971.970 of 34479.7%★★★★☆
201863.177 of 22766.1%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202540.6212 of 35940.9%★★☆☆☆
202445.0199 of 36245.0%★★☆☆☆
202312.8332 of 3587.3%☆☆☆☆☆
202237.5229 of 36336.9%★★☆☆☆
202130.7287 of 39527.3%★☆☆☆☆
201942.1211 of 35540.6%★★☆☆☆
201881.041 of 25483.9%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202144.1104 of 21250.9%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202528.1281 of 37324.7%★☆☆☆☆
202426.9292 of 37421.9%★☆☆☆☆
202313.4341 of 37910.0%★☆☆☆☆
202217.1343 of 39012.1%★☆☆☆☆
202126.5321 of 41322.3%★☆☆☆☆
201927.1308 of 38219.4%★☆☆☆☆
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)
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile+21 vs school
Female (2025)52nd percentile+7 vs school
Special Education (2021)51st percentile+17 vs school
Male (2025)41st percentile-4 vs school
Hispanic (2021)29th percentile-5 vs school
White (2025)25th percentile-21 vs school
By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?
Science59%+9 vs state
English Language Arts53%~ state avg
Math23%-19 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Onalaska High School

Students at Onalaska High School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 281 students attended Onalaska High School.

Onalaska High School ranks 240th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Onalaska High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Onalaska Elementary School
Middle : Onalaska Middle School


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