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Walla Walla High School

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Walla Walla High School ranks 174 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

174^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 60% of Washington high schools

Summary

Walla Walla High School is a large public high school serving 1,554 students in grades 9-12 within the Walla Walla Public Schools district, and it has shown consistent improvement to become a 3-star school ranking in the top 60% of Washington high schools.

The school is a clear academic leader in its region, with a standout 93.7% graduation rate and a very low 2.4% dropout rate, significantly outperforming nearby schools like Lincoln High School and Walla Walla Open Doors. Academically, it excels in English and Science, with proficiency rates above the state average, though Mathematics is an area for growth. It achieves these results while serving a student population where nearly 60% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Wa-Hi performs well overall, there are notable differences in how various student groups perform, indicating a need for targeted support in specific areas. Compared to other local schools such as College Place High School and Waitsburg High School, it operates with reasonable efficiency, maintaining a higher student-teacher ratio while delivering stronger outcomes.

1,554

Students ?

20.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,991

Per pupil spending ?

59.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 Abbott Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362-9300

(509) 527-3020

District: Walla Walla Public Schools

Feeder schools for Walla Walla High School:

Elementary:	Berney Elementary School
	Edison Elementary School
	Green Park Elementary School
	Prospect Point Elementary
	More...
	Sharpstein Elementary School
	Walla Walla Center for Children and Families
Middle:	Garrison Middle School
	Pioneer Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.0%

Hispanic:

44.1%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 44th percentile in 2019 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 60th (2025) from a 44th-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the Washington median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Math scores 13 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg43%

Washington avg48%

174^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Walla Walla Public Schools

145^th of 247Walla Walla Public Schools 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	57.3	174 of 438	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.4	160 of 437	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.7	157 of 442	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.1	196 of 434	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.6	239 of 455	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.8	233 of 417	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.2	144 of 315	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.3	87 of 301	71.1%	★★★★☆
2016	64.4	111 of 306	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.7	117 of 341	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.4	79 of 454	82.6%	★★★★☆
2012	64.5	128 of 450	71.6%	★★★★☆
2011	53.9	196 of 440	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.7	141 of 423	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.5	101 of 402	74.9%	★★★★☆
2008	75.7	81 of 396	79.5%	★★★★☆
2007	70.4	116 of 399	70.9%	★★★★☆
2006	70.5	109 of 395	72.4%	★★★★☆
2005	69.9	115 of 394	70.8%	★★★★☆
2004	61.7	158 of 390	59.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	25.3	64 of 85	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.6	22 of 44	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	49.2	165 of 350	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	120 of 347	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	155 of 357	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	162 of 368	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.7	212 of 390	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.6	212 of 358	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.8	101 of 243	58.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	40.9	137 of 249	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.6	161 of 248	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.6	118 of 249	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.6	171 of 261	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.4	190 of 278	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.0	173 of 241	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.7	101 of 156	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	38.1	15 of 27	44.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	48.4	178 of 355	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	150 of 356	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.5	153 of 362	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.6	218 of 370	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	255 of 392	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	251 of 344	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.8	150 of 227	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	60.4	134 of 359	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.1	183 of 362	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.9	138 of 358	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.7	191 of 363	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.6	211 of 395	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.1	205 of 355	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.2	148 of 254	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	36.8	14 of 25	44.0%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	73.2	7 of 38	81.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	86 of 170	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	69.5	43 of 161	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	28.3	138 of 179	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.8	141 of 195	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	66.6	44 of 163	73.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	18.6	111 of 127	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.3	104 of 110	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	17.7	121 of 130	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.7	198 of 212	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	71.7	80 of 373	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	72.7	83 of 374	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	89 of 379	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	65.5	124 of 390	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	143 of 413	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.4	155 of 382	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.7	64 of 222	71.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Military Connected (2022)82nd percentile+27 vs school

White (2025)79th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2025)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)53rd percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)49th percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2025)45th percentile-15 vs school

Homeless (2022)44th percentile-10 vs school

Migrant (2019)44th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)25th percentile-36 vs school

Special Education (2025)13th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+9 vs state

Science61%+11 vs state

Math30%-13 vs state

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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
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%)	57.3	174^th of 438 public high schools	60.3%		58.4	160^th of 437 public high schools	63.4%	14	60.8	60.8	62.5	62.5	29.7	29.7	$17,991	$1,196	$16,795
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%)	4.3	433^rd of 438 public high schools	1.1%					(n/a)	23.1	23.1	22.2	22.2			$15,884	$2,018	$13,866
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
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
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
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%)	45	235^th of 438 public high schools	46.3%		29.6	317^th of 437 public high schools	27.5%	82	46.5	46.5	61.2	61.2	28.1	28.1	$18,439	$606	$17,833
College Place Open Doors Program	Public	9-12	1755 S College Avenue	College Place	99324	Walla Walla County	College Place School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 525-4827	13	0		76.9%	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)							$3,591	$221	$3,370
Waitsburg High School	Public	9-12	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%)	7.7	421^st of 438 public high schools	3.9%		41.9	255^th of 437 public high schools	41.6%	166	30.4	30.4	20.0	20.0			$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%)	38.9	269^th of 438 public high schools	38.6%		17.3	375^th of 437 public high schools	14.2%	106			52.9	52.9	29.4	29.4	$31,899	$722	$31,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Walla Walla High School

How many students attend Walla Walla High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,554 students attended Walla Walla High School.

What district is Walla Walla High School in?

Walla Walla Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Walla Walla High School?

Students at Walla Walla High School are 49% White, 44% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Walla Walla High School?

Walla Walla High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Berney Elementary School
Elementary : Edison Elementary School
Elementary : Green Park Elementary School
Elementary : Prospect Point Elementary
Elementary : Sharpstein Elementary School
Elementary : Walla Walla Center for Children and Families
Middle : Garrison Middle School
Middle : Pioneer Middle School

Is Walla Walla High School a good school?

Walla Walla High School ranks 174^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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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