Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

New rankings! SchoolDigger recently updated its Washington rankings with newly released test scores for the 2025-26 school year.

Be the first to know when we post new rankings!

Waitsburg High School

Q: How many students attend Waitsburg High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 87 students attended Waitsburg High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Waitsburg High School?

Students at Waitsburg High School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Q: What schools feed into Waitsburg High School?

Waitsburg High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Waitsburg Elementary School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Waitsburg High School is a very small public school serving grades 7–12 in the rural community of Waitsburg, Washington, with 87 students. The school is part of the Waitsburg School District, which ranks near the middle of Washington districts, around the 49th percentile statewide. However, the school’s latest statewide ranking—421st out of 438 schools in 2024–2025, at the 4th percentile—was much weaker than its historically strong results, including top-10-percent rankings earlier in the 2010s. Because enrollment and testing groups are so small, a few students can cause large year-to-year changes.

Academically, English Language Arts is Waitsburg’s strongest area. In 2025–2026, 50.91% of students were proficient, close to the 52.81% statewide rate but below the district’s 59.57%. Math was a clearer concern: 23.21% were proficient, compared with 43.11% statewide. Science was also substantially below average, at 28.57% versus 50.95% statewide. Eighth-grade math was especially weak at 18.18%, while 11th-grade science was 23.08%. By comparison, Walla Walla High School reported stronger results in all three subjects, while College Place High School also outperformed Waitsburg in math and science. Some 10th-grade results and comparison-school scores were suppressed by the state and are unknown.

The school does offer potentially meaningful small-school advantages: its 13.4-to-1 student-teacher ratio is more favorable than those of larger nearby schools, and its $21,080 per-student spending was higher than at College Place, Lincoln High School, and Walla Walla High School. Its recent ELA rebound is encouraging, but the continuing weakness in math and science suggests priorities for instructional consistency, intervention, and course sequencing. Current graduation data for Waitsburg is limited; the latest school-specific figures are older, from 2015–2016 and 2014–2015.

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,080

Per pupil spending ?

48.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

420 Coppei Ave
Waitsburg, WA 99361-0217

(509) 337-6351

District: Waitsburg School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Asian:

3.4%

See top rated Washington public schools

Compare Waitsburg High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2013 → 4th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (37% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 88 percentile points since 2013

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg49%

Washington avg48%

333^rd of 514

Washington public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%

See the entire ranking list of Washington Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

122^nd of 238Waitsburg 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)

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	7.7	421 of 438	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	41.9	255 of 437	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.2	264 of 442	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.1	263 of 434	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.0	316 of 455	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.5	115 of 417	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.0	100 of 315	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	78.3	52 of 301	82.7%	★★★★☆
2015	86.5	28 of 341	91.8%	★★★★★
2013	78.2	36 of 454	92.1%	★★★★★
2012	71.9	67 of 450	85.1%	★★★★☆
2011	67.2	92 of 440	79.1%	★★★★☆
2010	82.6	50 of 423	88.2%	★★★★☆
2009	73.9	94 of 402	76.6%	★★★★☆
2008	65.1	141 of 396	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	74.0	91 of 399	77.2%	★★★★☆
2006	66.0	137 of 395	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	35.7	288 of 394	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	23.7	308 of 390	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	17.5	308 of 357	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.9	255 of 390	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	31.9	264 of 362	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.5	209 of 392	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	82.5	33 of 344	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.0	6 of 227	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	6.1	352 of 359	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	29.3	291 of 395	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.4	119 of 355	66.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	1.2	372 of 373	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	44.2	212 of 374	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.0	258 of 379	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.7	267 of 390	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	15.1	381 of 413	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	51.8	177 of 382	53.7%	★★★☆☆

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

Male (2026)52nd percentile+17 vs school

White (2026)32nd percentile-3 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)27th percentile-13 vs school

Female (2023)14th percentile-27 vs school

Male (2025)2nd percentile~ school

White (2025)<1st percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts51%~ state avg

Science29%-22 vs state

Math23%-20 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Waitsburg High School and help other families decide.

Rate Waitsburg High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Waitsburg High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)			SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Math (2026)				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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	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 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
Waitsburg High School	Public	7-12	420 Coppei Ave	Waitsburg	99361	Walla Walla County	Waitsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 337-6351	87	6	13.4	48.3%	70 (80.5%)	1 (1.1%)	11 (12.6%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)	31.8	23.1	28.6	50.0	40.9		50.9	38.9	18.2		23.2	$21,080	$1,082	$19,998
Prescott High School	Public	9-12	207 South A St	Prescott	99348	Walla Walla County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 849-2215	48	6	7.6	72.9%	10 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		41.2	41.2									$31,899	$722	$31,177
Dayton High School	Public	9-12	614 S Third Street	Dayton	99328	Columbia County	Dayton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 382-4775	88	10	8.9	42.0%	72 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)												$32,394	$1,268	$31,126
Dayton School District Alternative Program	Public	6-12	614 S 3rd St	Dayton	99328	Columbia County	Dayton School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 382-4775	13	0		53.8%	8 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$14,594	$826	$13,769
SE Area Technical Skills Center	Public, Magnet	11-12	525 Campus Loop Dr	Walla Walla	99362	Walla Walla County	Walla Walla Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(509) 526-2000	6	6	1.0		2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$18,731	$852	$17,879
Walla Walla Open Doors	Public	11-12	1917 E Isaacs Ave	Walla Walla	99362	Walla Walla County	Walla Walla Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(509) 526-2057	105	5	22.8	83.8%	51 (48.6%)	2 (1.9%)	49 (46.7%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$11,398	$827	$10,571
Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention	Public	8-12	455 W Rose St	Walla Walla	99362	Walla Walla County	Walla Walla Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(509) 527-3275	5	1	4.7		2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$8,325	$827	$7,498
Lincoln High School	Public	6-12	614 S 3rd Ave	Walla Walla	99362	Walla Walla County	Walla Walla Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 527-3083	186	13	14.3	88.7%	101 (54.3%)	1 (0.5%)	70 (37.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	11.4	366^th of 396 public high schools	7.6%		4.3	433^rd of 438 public high schools	1.1%	67		31.6	31.6			16.7	16.7					$15,884	$2,018	$13,866
Walla Walla High School	Public	9-12	800 Abbott Rd	Walla Walla	99362	Walla Walla County	Walla Walla Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(509) 527-3020	1,554	76	20.5	59.3%	762 (49.0%)	13 (0.8%)	685 (44.1%)	17 (1.1%)	9 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (4.0%)	70.4	105^th of 396 public high schools	73.5%		57.3	174^th of 438 public high schools	60.3%	69		54.6	54.6			68.7	68.7			38.1	38.1	$17,991	$1,196	$16,795
College Place High School	Public	9-12	1755 S. College Avenue	College Place	99362	Walla Walla County	College Place School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 525-4827	486	27	17.6	50.8%	248 (51.0%)	6 (1.2%)	211 (43.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.3%)	44.7	213^th of 396 public high schools	46.2%		45	235^th of 438 public high schools	46.3%	22		42.1	42.1			55.8	55.8			29.2	29.2	$18,439	$606	$17,833

Frequently Asked Questions about Waitsburg High School

What district is Waitsburg High School in?

Waitsburg School District

What schools feed into Waitsburg High School?

Waitsburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waitsburg Elementary School

How many students attend Waitsburg High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 87 students attended Waitsburg High School.

What is the racial makeup of Waitsburg High School?

Students at Waitsburg High School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Rate Waitsburg High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WAWashington High School Rankings

WAWashington District Rankings

Schools in Waitsburg, WA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Waitsburg High School!

Latest Washington data All new data »

2025–26 SBAC & WCAS test scoresSep 10, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 8, 2026

2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2024–25 SBAC & WCAS test scoresSep 10, 2025

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.