High Schools in Toppenish School District

The Toppenish School District in Washington state is home to two high schools: Toppenish High School and Computer Academy Toppenish High School. While both serve students in grades 9-12, the data reveals significant differences in their academic performance, graduation rates, and resource allocation.

Toppenish High School stands out as the stronger performer, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school also boasts an impressive 98.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.4% dropout rate, suggesting it effectively supports student success. In contrast, Computer Academy Toppenish High School significantly underperforms, with much lower proficiency rates and a concerning 53.7% four-year graduation rate and 8.9% dropout rate.

The differences in resource allocation may contribute to the performance gap, as Toppenish High School spends $19,490 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 19.4, while Computer Academy Toppenish High School spends $13,204 per student and has a higher ratio of 36. Additionally, the schools serve different student demographics, with Toppenish High School having a higher percentage of Hispanic students and Computer Academy Toppenish High School having a higher percentage of Native American students, which may be relevant factors to consider.