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Wahkiakum High School

Q: Is Wahkiakum High School a good school?

Wahkiakum High School ranks 117 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 73% of Washington high schools

Summary

Wahkiakum High School is a small, 4-star public high school serving about 127 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Cathlamet, Washington, and it has shown remarkable improvement in recent years.

This school stands out for its exceptional support for students from lower-income families, ranking in the top 10% of Washington high schools in this area, and it consistently achieves graduation rates well above the state average. Academically, students at Wahkiakum High School perform particularly strong in English Language Arts and Science, scoring significantly higher than both the Wahkiakum School District and Washington state averages. While math scores have shown improvement, they remain an area for continued growth compared to other subjects.

The school's journey from a 1-star to a 4-star rating since 2021 is a notable turnaround story, demonstrating effective strategies and a significant investment in resources. It's important to note that performance percentages can vary from year to year, which is common in smaller schools where each student's results have a larger impact on the overall average. As the only high school in the immediate area, it serves as a cornerstone of the community within its district.

127

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,952

Per pupil spending ?

52%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 South 3rd Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612

(360) 795-3271

District: Wahkiakum School District

Feeder schools for Wahkiakum High School:

Elementary:

Julius A Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Two or more races:

8.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (56% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (82%)

✓Above the Washington median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg46%

Washington avg48%

117^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

92^nd of 247Wahkiakum 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	68.0	117 of 438	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	53.1	199 of 437	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.3	309 of 442	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.1	187 of 434	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	23.9	359 of 455	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.8	215 of 417	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.4	193 of 315	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	65.6	115 of 301	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.0	91 of 306	70.3%	★★★★☆
2015	66.2	96 of 341	71.8%	★★★★☆
2013	55.6	216 of 454	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.3	205 of 450	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.3	119 of 440	73.0%	★★★★☆
2010	50.9	231 of 423	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.9	206 of 402	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	70.7	104 of 396	73.7%	★★★★☆
2007	72.3	106 of 399	73.4%	★★★★☆
2006	48.5	241 of 395	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	63.7	154 of 394	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	90.0	22 of 390	94.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	65.8	101 of 350	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	33.4	239 of 357	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.3	183 of 368	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	20.3	327 of 390	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.0	155 of 358	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.0	127 of 243	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	37 of 355	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	45.0	193 of 362	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	76.0	65 of 370	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	32.3	283 of 392	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	70.0	77 of 344	77.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	108 of 359	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	39.4	225 of 362	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.0	219 of 358	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.3	152 of 363	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.1	294 of 395	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.2	203 of 355	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.2	172 of 254	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	195 of 373	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	223 of 374	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.6	304 of 379	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.5	254 of 390	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	10.5	396 of 413	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	40.6	244 of 382	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)90th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2025)71st percentile~ school

Male (2025)70th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts69%+16 vs state

Science58%+8 vs state

Math41%~ state avg

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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
Wahkiakum High School	Public	9-12	500 South 3rd Street	Cathlamet	98612	Wahkiakum County	Wahkiakum School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 795-3271	127	7	17.6	52.0%	95 (74.8%)	1 (0.8%)	17 (13.4%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.7%)	68	117^th of 438 public high schools	73.3%		53.1	199^th of 437 public high schools	54.5%	82	57.6	57.6	68.8	68.8	40.6	40.6	$18,952	$1,965	$16,987

Frequently Asked Questions about Wahkiakum High School

What is the racial makeup of Wahkiakum High School?

Students at Wahkiakum High School are 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Wahkiakum High School in?

Wahkiakum School District

How many students attend Wahkiakum High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 127 students attended Wahkiakum High School.

What schools feed into Wahkiakum High School?

Wahkiakum High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Julius A Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School

Is Wahkiakum High School a good school?

Wahkiakum High School ranks 117^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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