Granite Falls High School

Granite Falls High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1401 100th St NE,  Granite Falls, WA
Granite Falls School District
3.4
3.7
555 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Cahan
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
41.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
32.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
55.6%
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
263:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
67.6%
Hispanic
17.6%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 58 Students
University of Washington 57 Students
Western Washington University 54 Students
Everett Community College 48 Students
Central Washington University 39 Students
Eastern Washington University 27 Students
Seattle University 18 Students
Seattle Pacific University 18 Students
Portland State University 17 Students
Northwest University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 19 Students
Business 17 Students
Biology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Accounting 11 Students
Nursing 10 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Education 6 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 102 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/1/2024
Overall I've had a pretty good experience going to granite falls high school I've made some good connections and relationships here and it's a good school community
3.0 Alum
8/1/2022
Granite Falls High School is ok. The education could be better and they're pretty ok at addressing issues within the school, though not the greatest.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2021
It is a very small school in a small town, but it is getting bigger due to the construction of new houses around the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/9/2024
My daughter was new to this area in 2021 and started 9th grade at gfhs. She has been doing great and is on the honor roll with a 4.0. She has had the help she needs with studies and homework. Best grades shes ever had here then any other school she has gone to. She likes it there.
5.0 parent
6/1/2020
Overall, I am surprised. I see the poor ratings and that has not been our experience at all. I am especially impressed by the Running Start and Sno-Isle technical programs that are offered. Students can actually get what they need to get a jump on their careers! I wish I would have had that when I w...
5.0 student
11/6/2019
I would rate this has a great school where I had a lot of fun and all the students where inviting and caring for each other. Their also really any bullying and they had a great band program.
5.0 parent
10/23/2019
For sucha small district the people involved truly care about their students. They are open to help and suggestion from community members

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Granite Falls High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Granite Falls, WA, in the Granite Falls neighborhood, and is served by the Granite Falls School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 555 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Granite Falls High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1180. The average home value in this area is $621,120. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads Alternative High School, Grace Academy, Hillcrest Academy, and more. Learn more about what Granite Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Granite Falls High School.

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