Colfax High School

Colfax High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
1110 N Morton St,  Colfax, WA
Colfax School District
3.6
4.8
262 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gary Weitz
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
21
Reading
25
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
54.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
66.2%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
289:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
White
90.7%
Hispanic
3.4%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
1.5%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 61 Students
Eastern Washington University 43 Students
University of Washington 24 Students
Central Washington University 23 Students
University of Idaho 23 Students
Lewis-Clark State College 22 Students
Montana State University 19 Students
Walla Walla Community College 17 Students
Boise State University 15 Students
Oregon State University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Criminology 7 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 6 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Communications 5 Students
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 43 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/1/2021
The teachers are usually passionate about what they teach and care about their students. The people there want you to succeed.
4.0 NicheUser
1/19/2016
Lot of different ones to choose from.
4.0 NicheUser
1/3/2016
There is hardly any issues with bullying here and the health programs are good enough.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/1/2020
Moving is rough and it took my kids a good month to settle in to the change. Since then they have found their niches. Classes and teachers are much more effective in preparing my children for college than their previous school. It is being remodeled to keep up with modern education and safety needs....
4.0 parent
8/7/2017
I had two children attend Colfax schools. We moved here in the middle of their elementary years and we were pleased at how they were accepted into the school and by their peers. One child was challenged, the other not as much, but both went on to transition into college with little trouble. I would...
5.0 parent
1/18/2017
This school is a major part of this special town. As a parent with a student in the district I can say I am so thankful for Colfax High School. Small schools are great places and the more you invest into them the more you get out of it! Thankful to the teachers here who care about my son and have wo...
5.0 student
5/18/2016
As a freshman who has been going to Colfax since Kindergarten I can say that I could not imagine a better school. Most of my educational career I had high marks but starting my 7th grade year I started to fall behind and my A's and B's turned to C's and D's all of my teachers (Especially Mrs.Landers...

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Colfax High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Colfax, WA, in the Colfax neighborhood, and is served by the Colfax School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 262 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Colfax High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $311,650. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leonard M. Jennings Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Colfax has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colfax High School.

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