Selah High School

Selah High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 N 1st St,  Selah, WA
Selah School District
3.7
2.5
1,124 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Troy Tornow
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
26
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
30.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
34.9%
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
356:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.3%
White
59.6%
Hispanic
36.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Central Washington University 255 Students
Washington State University 213 Students
Eastern Washington University 169 Students
University of Washington 155 Students
Yakima Valley College 127 Students
Western Washington University 95 Students
Boise State University 64 Students
Seattle University 54 Students
University of Oregon 53 Students
Seattle Pacific University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Business 59 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Biology 35 Students
Education 29 Students
Elementary Education 21 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Physical Therapy 19 Students
Dental Hygiene 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 131 Reviews
4.0 Parent
3/8/2024
Counseling services did not help prepare my child for senior year and offer help with college applications or scholarships.
3.0 Senior
10/24/2023
My experience has been fine but I'm also very motivated and grades have been important to me. I would have loved having AP classes or honors classes to challenge myself more.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
I would like to see how the actions taken after bullying changed. It felt like after anyone brought up a concern they said they would address it, however the problem was never solved. Also keeping the bathrooms clear of people who are not actually using them would be a great convenience to those who are trying to get in our out without having to worry about what the other people in the bathrooms are doing and if they will make them late
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/1/2023
This was my school as well as it will be my children’s. Selah has an extraordinary school curriculum that supports everybody no matter what they identify as if that’s your thing (lgbtq, disabilities). There is no bullying and if there is it does not go unchecked. All you have to do is talk to someon...
1.0 parent
2/2/2023
this school has poor teachers and they are rude and sum are disrespectful but some teachers can be nice
2.0 student
12/6/2022
the terrible school would not recommend 1/10
3.0 parent
9/2/2022
The district is significantly behind in providing equitable access to minority and lgbtq+ students. Bullying and harassment are a significant problem, however school leadership is more concerned about keeping loud extremist parents/guardians happy rather than ensuring all students have safe access t...

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Selah High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Selah, WA, in the Selah neighborhood, and is served by the Selah School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,124 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Selah High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $448,670. Discover additional schools in the area, like Selah Academy BPL, Selah Academy, Selah Academy Reengagement Program, and more. Learn more about what Selah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Selah High School.

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