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Ritzville High School

Q: Is Ritzville High School a good school?

Ritzville High School ranks 150 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

150^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 66% of Washington high schools

Summary

Ritzville High School is a small, rural public high school serving approximately 133 students in grades 9-12 within the Ritzville School District in eastern Washington.

Academically, Ritzville High School shows clear strengths, with students consistently outperforming state averages in English Language Arts and Science; however, math proficiency is a notable area for improvement. The school provides strong support for specific student groups, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of about 13-to-1, allowing for more individualized attention.

When compared to the nearby Lind-Ritzville High School, Ritzville achieves stronger academic outcomes in core subjects like English and Science, and a higher state ranking, despite spending less per student. This efficiency and its upward trend in performance over recent years make it a standout option for families in the region, though focused work on math instruction remains a key opportunity for growth.

133

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,647

Per pupil spending ?

39.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169-1674

(509) 659-1720

District: Ritzville School District

Feeder schools for Ritzville High School:

Elementary:	Ritzville Grade School
Middle:	Lind Ritzville Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2015 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Washington median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Washington average (71% vs 84%)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

!Math scores 19 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg43%

Washington avg48%

150^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

112^th of 247Ritzville 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	60.4	150 of 438	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.4	116 of 437	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	67 of 442	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	134 of 434	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	138 of 455	69.7%	★★★★☆
2019	39.0	270 of 417	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.8	111 of 315	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.6	77 of 301	74.4%	★★★★☆
2016	47.9	189 of 306	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	69.2	78 of 341	77.1%	★★★★☆
2013	69.7	99 of 454	78.2%	★★★★☆
2012	83.9	9 of 450	98.0%	★★★★★
2011	68.0	87 of 440	80.2%	★★★★☆
2010	70.1	126 of 423	70.2%	★★★★☆
2009	46.9	246 of 402	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	36.4	288 of 396	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	79.8	59 of 399	85.2%	★★★★☆
2006	62.1	157 of 395	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	76.7	80 of 394	79.7%	★★★★☆
2004	41.0	255 of 390	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	77.0	65 of 347	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	64.0	118 of 357	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.7	130 of 390	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	137 of 358	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.7	72 of 243	70.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.4	100 of 355	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	51 of 356	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	62.2	113 of 362	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	83.0	29 of 392	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	43.8	197 of 344	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	73.0	39 of 227	82.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	58.7	139 of 359	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	147 of 362	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	88.0	35 of 358	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	61.1	138 of 363	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.1	110 of 395	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	33.2	254 of 355	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.2	140 of 254	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	153 of 373	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.5	81 of 374	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.6	45 of 379	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	58.9	152 of 390	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.2	157 of 413	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.0	262 of 382	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2024)81st percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)61st percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)59th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+17 vs state

Science65%+16 vs state

Math23%-19 vs state

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Schools Near Ritzville 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 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
Lind-Ritzville High School	Public	9-12	209 E Wellsandt Rd	Ritzville	99169	Adams County	Lind School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 659-1720	47	2	19.4	80.9%	21 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)			45.5	45.5			$27,220	$163	$27,056
Ritzville High School	Public	9-12	209 E Wellsandt Avenue	Ritzville	99169	Adams County	Ritzville School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 659-1720	133	10	12.7	39.1%	110 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	60.4	150^th of 438 public high schools	65.8%		69.4	116^th of 437 public high schools	73.5%	34	65.4	65.4	70.0	70.0	23.3	23.3	$21,647	$365	$21,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Ritzville High School

Is Ritzville High School a good school?

Ritzville High School ranks 150^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ritzville High School?

Students at Ritzville High School are 83% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Ritzville High School in?

Ritzville School District

What schools feed into Ritzville High School?

Ritzville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ritzville Grade School
Middle : Lind Ritzville Middle School

How many students attend Ritzville High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 133 students attended Ritzville High School.

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