Wahluke High School

Wahluke High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
505 N Boundary Ave,  Mattawa, WA
Wahluke School District
3.7
5.0
781 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeffery Pietila
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
23.1%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
180:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
98.2%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 251 Students
Central Washington University 241 Students
Eastern Washington University 233 Students
Columbia Basin College 226 Students
University of Washington 214 Students
Seattle University 118 Students
Big Bend Community College 79 Students
Seattle Pacific University 70 Students
Gonzaga University 64 Students
Portland State University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Business 49 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Dental Hygiene 27 Students
Nursing Assistant 26 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Engineering 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 135 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/21/2025
My overall experience at Wahluke High School has been very good. I'm treated by the staff very nicely and they are all polite and patient with other students.
5.0 Senior
12/22/2024
My experience at Wahluke high school has been the best I my opinion this is one of the best school because they help you on whatever you are struggling and they have really good resources academically .
4.0 Senior
12/15/2024
I am a student at Wahluke High School my name is Ricardo Sandoval and i feel that the best part of high school was the staff and how helping they are. the parent involvement will alway be a problem for us because most if them work in the field there priority is to keep food on the table.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 teacher
9/15/2012
WHS is a great place to work! Caring staff, motivated students, excellent facilities, and a committment to educating well-rounded students who contribute to their community.
5.0 other
6/29/2009

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Wahluke High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mattawa, WA, in the Mattawa neighborhood, and is served by the Wahluke School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 781 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Wahluke High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1040. The average home value in this area is $429,339. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sentinel Tech Alternative School, Wahluke Junior High School, Mattawa Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Mattawa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wahluke High School.

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