High Schools in Sunnyside School District


Summary:

Sunnyside School District in Washington state is home to a single high school, Sunnyside High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's demographics are significantly different from the state average, with a highly diverse student population that is 92.48% Hispanic. However, Sunnyside High School's academic performance lags behind the state, with proficiency rates well below average in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Despite higher per-student spending and a student-teacher ratio slightly above the state average, Sunnyside High School struggles with low graduation rates and high dropout rates compared to other schools in Washington. This may be attributed to the school's high percentage of students (78.82%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. These socioeconomic challenges likely contribute to the school's academic underperformance and the need for targeted interventions and support to help improve student outcomes.

Overall, Sunnyside School District faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, with Sunnyside High School's academic performance and graduation rates lagging behind the state average. Addressing these issues through increased funding, teacher professional development, and student support services could be crucial in helping the school and district improve educational outcomes for their diverse student population.

District Detail

 1110 S 6th St
Sunnyside, WA 98944-2197

 (509) 837-5851

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 247 Washington districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 6,369

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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