Sunnyside High School

Sunnyside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1801 E Edison Ave,  Sunnyside, WA
Sunnyside School District
3.9
3.7
2,167 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Hart
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
4.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
32.1%
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
355:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
92.5%
White
6.2%
Two or more races
1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or 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.
Washington State University 463 Students
University of Washington 427 Students
Eastern Washington University 421 Students
Central Washington University 415 Students
Yakima Valley College 253 Students
Columbia Basin College 234 Students
Seattle University 208 Students
Western Washington University 152 Students
Portland State University 129 Students
University of Oregon 128 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 105 Students
Business 103 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Biology 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Dental Hygiene 57 Students
Education 48 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Pre-Law Studies 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 310 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/23/2025
Administration was unhelpful at times. Food was okay, and most teachers were nice when you got to know them.
5.0 Junior
12/5/2024
My experience at sunnyside high school has been good because of the environment. Everyone is welcoming and supportive and if there is ever a problem , someone is always there to solve it. When I was getting threatened, I told someone at the school and the problem was quickly resolved. As you can see , my experience at sunnyside high school has been great.
4.0 Senior
8/30/2024
The sky is blue and the air is fresh it's 6 in the morning and I am gettting ready for school.my first day was amazing it was a fun experience.Although there was some ups and some downs it was nice to have a school where the teachers care about you.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/7/2022
Sunnyside high school has done a complete 180 degree turn from what it was 20yrs ago. The high school is probably the best high school to send your child in the lower Valley. Great teachers, staff, and administrators.
1.0 other
1/11/2013
As I was driving down Nob hill today in Yakima, I saw one of your school buses stopped at a red light, When the turning lane light turned green your bus preceded to go straight through a red light. This was at 6th street and Nob Hill at about 2:45 pm. It was bus number 26. With all the recent bus ac...
5.0 student
7/1/2009

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Sunnyside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sunnyside, WA and is served by the Sunnyside School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 2,167 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Sunnyside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Senior High School Graduation Alliance, Sunnyside Christian School, Sunnyside Christian High School, and more. Learn more about what Sunnyside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sunnyside High School.

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