Waitsburg High School

Public 9-12

 420 Coppei Ave
       Waitsburg, WA  99361-0217


(509) 337-6351

District: Waitsburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 442 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,323 Help


Feeder schools for Waitsburg High School:

Elementary:    Waitsburg Elementary School
Middle:    Preston Hall Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  86

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Hispanic:
12.8%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Compare Details Waitsburg High School ranks worse than 59.7% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.22. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waitsburg High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Hispanic (12.8%), American Indian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waitsburg High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waitsburg High School is $21,323.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waitsburg High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waitsburg High School 264th of 442 Washington public high schools. (See Waitsburg High School in the ranking list.)

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Waitsburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waitsburg School District 134th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waitsburg High School

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Rank History for all students at Waitsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.70 308th 390 21.0%
2005 35.71 288th 394 26.9%
2006 66.01 137th 395 65.3%
2007 73.99 91st 399 77.2%
2008 65.07 141st 396 64.4%
2009 73.87 94th 402 76.6%
2010 82.61 50th 423 88.2%
2011 67.20 92nd 440 79.1%
2012 71.94 67th 450 85.1%
2013 78.16 36th 454 92.1%
2015 86.46 28th 341 91.8%
2017 78.26 52nd 301 82.7%
2018 67.05 100th 315 68.3%
2019 68.46 115th 417 72.4%
2021 31.00 316th 455 30.5%
2022 40.14 263rd 434 39.4%
2023 41.22 264th 442 40.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waitsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.04 6th 227 97.4%
2019 82.50 33rd 344 90.4%
2021 44.53 209th 392 46.7%
2023 31.89 264th 362 27.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Waitsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.89 255th 390 34.6%
2023 17.54 308th 357 13.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Waitsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.44 119th 355 66.5%
2021 29.35 291st 395 26.3%
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Rank History for White students at Waitsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.79 177th 382 53.7%
2021 15.12 381st 413 7.7%
2022 34.71 267th 390 31.5%
2023 36.04 258th 379 31.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Waitsburg High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 100 0 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1989 97 0 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 104
1990 112 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 118
1991 121 0 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 130
1992 147 0 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 160
1993 163 0 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 174
1994 183 0 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1995 182 1 0 19 3 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 182 1 0 19 3 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 198 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 187 2 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 198
1999 199 1 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2000 193 1 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2001 192 1 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 127 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2003 127 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2004 117 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2005 101 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 98 0 4 4 3 n/a n/a 2 111
2007 108 3 4 5 3 n/a n/a 5 128
2008 105 2 5 3 2 n/a n/a 6 123
2009 112 0 5 3 2 n/a n/a 8 130
2010 119 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 11 137
2011 111 2 1 8 1 1 5 0 129
2012 103 2 1 4 1 1 6 0 118
2013 96 1 1 4 0 0 4 0 106
2014 84 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 94
2015 88 0 0 10 0 0 7 0 105
2016 87 0 1 6 0 0 6 0 100
2017 98 0 2 10 0 0 5 0 115
2018 73 0 1 9 0 0 4 0 87
2019 65 0 1 9 0 0 5 0 80
2020 69 0 0 11 0 0 5 0 85
2021 63 0 0 13 0 0 4 0 80
2022 67 1 1 11 1 0 3 0 84
2023 67 2 2 11 2 0 2 0 86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waitsburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 10.0 10.8 0
1989 104 9.0 11.5 n/a
1990 118 9.8 12.0 0
1991 130 8.5 15.2 n/a
1992 160 9.3 17.2 n/a
1993 174 11.1 15.7 n/a
1994 192 11.0 17.5 n/a
1995 205 11.0 18.6 n/a
1996 205 11.0 18.6 n/a
1997 208 11.2 18.6 n/a
1998 198 8.5 23.3 n/a
1999 213 8.5 25.1 n/a
2000 205 9.8 20.9 n/a
2001 205 10.8 19.0 n/a
2002 133 8.8 15.1 30.8
2003 133 8.8 15.1 30.8
2004 126 10.0 12.6 25.4
2005 111 10.3 10.8 35.1
2006 111 10.6 10.5 36.7
2007 128 10.1 12.7 39
2008 123 11.3 10.9 32.5
2009 130 11.3 11.5 33.6
2010 137 9.9 13.8 37.3
2011 129 10.6 12.1 29.5
2012 118 10.6 11.0 33.9
2013 106 9.4 11.2 27.4
2014 94 n/a n/a 27.7
2015 105 8.0 13.1 29.5
2016 100 9.0 11.1 36
2017 115 8.6 13.3 37.4
2018 87 9.4 9.2 41.4
2019 80 7.1 11.1 43.8
2020 85 6.4 13.2 57.6
2021 80 6.0 13.2 50
2022 84 6.0 13.9 44
2023 86 6.1 13.9 53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waitsburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 10.0 10.8 0
1989 104 9.0 11.5 n/a
1990 118 9.8 12.0 0
1991 130 8.5 15.2 n/a
1992 160 9.3 17.2 n/a
1993 174 11.1 15.7 n/a
1994 192 11.0 17.5 n/a
1995 205 11.0 18.6 n/a
1996 205 11.0 18.6 n/a
1997 208 11.2 18.6 n/a
1998 198 8.5 23.3 n/a
1999 213 8.5 25.1 n/a
2000 205 9.8 20.9 n/a
2001 205 10.8 19.0 n/a
2002 133 8.8 15.1 30.8
2003 133 8.8 15.1 30.8
2004 126 10.0 12.6 25.4
2005 111 10.3 10.8 35.1
2006 111 10.6 10.5 36.7
2007 128 10.1 12.7 39
2008 123 11.3 10.9 32.5
2009 130 11.3 11.5 33.6
2010 137 9.9 13.8 37.3
2011 129 10.6 12.1 29.5
2012 118 10.6 11.0 33.9
2013 106 9.4 11.2 27.4
2014 94 n/a n/a 27.7
2015 105 8.0 13.1 29.5
2016 100 9.0 11.1 36
2017 115 8.6 13.3 37.4
2018 87 9.4 9.2 41.4
2019 80 7.1 11.1 43.8
2020 85 6.4 13.2 57.6
2021 80 6.0 13.2 50
2022 84 6.0 13.9 44
2023 86 6.1 13.9 53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Waitsburg High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.8%0.0%1.2%6.0%96.4%95.2%97.6%96.4%97.6%95.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waitsburg High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $804 (3.8%) $20,172 (96.2%) $20,976
2020 $269 (2.0%) $13,372 (98.0%) $13,641
2021 $605 (2.9%) $20,560 (97.1%) $21,165
2022 $1,127 (5.3%) $20,196 (94.7%) $21,323

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waitsburg High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 417 High schoolsRanks 264th of 442 High schools
 32.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waitsburg High School)66.750
 16.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Waitsburg School District)66.750
 16.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Waitsburg High School)72.452.6
 19.8%
   11th Grade Science (Waitsburg School District)72.452.6
 19.8%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waitsburg High School)66.750
 16.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Waitsburg School District)5046.7
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Science (Waitsburg High School)72.452.6
 19.8%
   All Grades Science (Waitsburg School District)52.936.9
 16%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8086
 7.5%
African American02
American Indian02
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White6567
 3.1%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.8%53.5%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waitsburg High School

Waitsburg High School ranks 264th of 442 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Waitsburg High School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 86 students attended Waitsburg High School.

Waitsburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waitsburg Elementary School
Middle : Preston Hall Middle School


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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. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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