High Schools in Sedro-Woolley School District

The Sedro-Woolley School District in Washington state is home to two high schools: Sedro Woolley Senior High School and State Street High School. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, they exhibit significant differences in their academic performance, graduation rates, and student demographics.

Sedro Woolley Senior High School is the larger of the two, with 1,276 students compared to 166 at State Street High School. Sedro Woolley Senior High School also outperforms its counterpart on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science across various grade levels. Additionally, the school boasts a much higher four-year graduation rate of 87.0%, while State Street High School struggles with a significantly lower graduation rate of 44.5% and a dropout rate of 35.1%.

The demographic differences between the two schools are also noteworthy. Sedro Woolley Senior High School has a student population that is 67.87% White and 24.29% Hispanic, while State Street High School has a higher percentage of non-White students at 36.14%. Additionally, State Street High School serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 73.49% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 48.75% at Sedro Woolley Senior High School.