Best High Schools in Zip Code 99141

In zip code 99141, which serves the Kettle Falls, WA area, there are two public high schools within the Kettle Falls School District that together serve about 650 students in grades 9-12, offering both a traditional and a virtual learning model.

Parents will find distinct differences between Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls and Kettle Falls High School. The virtual academy has shown stronger performance in English Language Arts and serves a student population with lower economic need, but it has a much higher student-to-teacher ratio and a significantly lower graduation rate of 68.9% compared to 89.0% at the traditional high school. Kettle Falls High School benefits from a much lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, which may support its higher graduation rate and stronger performance in science.

Both schools in the area face a notable challenge with math proficiency, where scores fall well below the state average, indicating a district-wide area for improvement. However, science is a relative strength for both. The virtual academy's high dropout rate is a serious concern for the district. While the schools' state rankings have declined recently, placing them similarly in the lower half of Washington high schools, their shared address suggests they are closely linked programs within the same district system.