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Goldendale High School

Summary:

Goldendale High School is a public high school in Goldendale, Washington, serving 299 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Goldendale School District, which is ranked 197 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Goldendale High School's academic performance has declined in recent years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from a high of 90 out of 315 Washington high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 307 out of 434 in 2021-2022. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (56.72%) and Math (23.08%) for 10th grade are significantly lower than the state averages of 66.2% and 33.4%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined from a high of 91.1% in 2019-2020 to 84.9% in 2022-2023, while the dropout rate has increased from 4.4% to 12.3% during the same period.

Goldendale High School's student population is predominantly white (74.58%), with significant Hispanic (13.04%) and Native American (4.35%) representation. The school's ranking for Hispanic students was relatively high in 2018-2019, but more recent data is not available. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $10,100 in 2019-2020 to $20,587 in 2021-2022, and the student-teacher ratio has also varied, from 19.8 in 2020-2021 to 23.5 in 2021-2022.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 525 Simcoe Dr.
       Goldendale, WA  98620-9299

(509) 773-5846

District: Goldendale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,587 Help


Feeder schools for Goldendale High School:

Elementary:    Goldendale Primary School
Middle:    Goldendale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Compare Details Goldendale High School ranks worse than 52.4% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Goldendale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goldendale High School is 21.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goldendale High School is $20,587.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goldendale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Goldendale High School 229th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Goldendale High School in the ranking list.)

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Goldendale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Goldendale School District 197th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Goldendale High School

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Rank History for all students at Goldendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.71 132nd 390 66.2%
2005 41.43 256th 394 35.0%
2006 35.57 289th 395 26.8%
2007 39.19 287th 399 28.1%
2008 60.69 172nd 396 56.6%
2009 45.04 255th 402 36.6%
2010 64.69 165th 423 61.0%
2011 59.02 148th 440 66.4%
2012 47.63 265th 450 41.1%
2013 46.16 283rd 454 37.7%
2015 80.80 45th 341 86.8%
2016 54.16 159th 306 48.0%
2017 61.42 129th 301 57.1%
2018 70.34 90th 315 71.4%
2019 64.29 136th 417 67.4%
2021 40.11 268th 455 41.1%
2022 31.95 307th 434 29.3%
2023 41.71 262nd 442 40.7%
2024 45.95 229th 437 47.6%
See the entire list of Washington High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goldendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.03 70th 227 69.2%
2019 56.25 128th 344 62.8%
2021 44.47 210th 392 46.4%
2022 31.73 261st 370 29.5%
2023 37.90 224th 362 38.1%
2024 50.67 166th 356 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Goldendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.33 121st 243 50.2%
2019 62.31 126th 358 64.8%
2021 35.32 253rd 390 35.1%
2022 27.23 278th 368 24.5%
2023 40.37 217th 357 39.2%
2024 41.81 207th 347 40.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Goldendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.03 51st 254 79.9%
2019 65.20 114th 355 67.9%
2021 49.29 185th 395 53.2%
2022 29.86 264th 363 27.3%
2023 37.49 226th 358 36.9%
2024 43.95 203rd 362 43.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goldendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.77 69th 241 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at Goldendale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.39 86th 222 61.3%
2019 61.18 136th 382 64.4%
2021 33.03 284th 413 31.2%
2022 26.46 310th 390 20.5%
2023 38.22 248th 379 34.6%
2024 37.99 252nd 374 32.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Goldendale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 1 5 15 18 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 368 0 9 12 20 n/a n/a 0 409
1990 363 5 12 15 20 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 367 4 9 22 15 n/a n/a 0 417
1992 367 2 16 22 14 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 390 7 18 20 15 n/a n/a 0 450
1994 413 2 9 26 16 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 429 3 11 23 22 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 429 3 11 23 22 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 407 2 8 25 29 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 399 2 12 22 24 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 376 5 11 21 18 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 373 4 11 23 19 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 376 4 11 19 17 n/a n/a 0 427
2002 357 4 11 26 14 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 357 4 11 26 14 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 330 5 10 39 16 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 346 4 8 41 17 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 333 5 11 40 25 n/a n/a 2 416
2007 317 7 6 46 25 n/a n/a 1 402
2008 321 7 5 34 24 n/a n/a 0 391
2009 321 4 5 35 21 n/a n/a 3 389
2010 321 2 4 32 15 n/a n/a 2 376
2011 303 1 3 38 17 1 22 0 385
2012 298 2 2 46 12 3 28 0 391
2013 267 1 1 47 20 2 28 0 366
2014 259 1 3 50 16 2 30 0 361
2015 244 1 4 36 13 2 19 0 319
2016 231 0 3 49 15 1 11 0 310
2017 232 1 2 54 15 0 7 0 311
2018 229 1 2 42 18 0 12 0 304
2019 227 2 2 40 17 0 9 0 297
2020 236 1 3 40 14 0 13 0 307
2021 228 0 1 36 6 1 13 0 285
2022 256 0 4 30 11 1 15 2 319
2023 223 2 4 39 13 2 16 0 299
2024 233 2 3 46 12 2 15 0 313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Goldendale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 20.0 19.4 0
1989 409 21.0 19.4 n/a
1990 415 21.6 19.2 0
1991 417 22.1 18.8 n/a
1992 421 18.7 22.5 n/a
1993 450 18.5 24.3 n/a
1994 466 19.0 24.5 n/a
1995 488 18.0 27.1 n/a
1996 488 18.0 27.1 n/a
1997 471 21.5 21.9 n/a
1998 459 20.6 22.3 n/a
1999 431 19.6 22.0 n/a
2000 430 20.8 20.7 n/a
2001 427 19.3 22.1 n/a
2002 412 19.0 21.7 36.7
2003 412 19.0 21.7 36.7
2004 400 19.0 21.1 39.3
2005 416 18.6 22.4 41.8
2006 416 17.7 23.5 42.5
2007 402 17.5 23.0 44.1
2008 391 18.1 21.6 42.5
2009 389 18.4 21.1 40.4
2010 376 17.9 21.0 47.3
2011 385 19.4 19.8 50.6
2012 391 18.6 20.9 55.2
2013 366 19.2 18.9 56.8
2014 361 n/a n/a 55.1
2015 319 18.0 17.7 52.4
2016 310 17.0 18.2 51
2017 311 16.5 18.7 49.8
2018 304 17.2 17.6 45.7
2019 297 16.0 18.5 44.8
2020 307 14.2 21.6 45.9
2021 285 14.3 19.8 52.6
2022 319 13.5 23.5 51.7
2023 299 13.3 22.3 63.2
2024 313 14.6 21.3 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Goldendale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 20.0 19.4 0
1989 409 21.0 19.4 n/a
1990 415 21.6 19.2 0
1991 417 22.1 18.8 n/a
1992 421 18.7 22.5 n/a
1993 450 18.5 24.3 n/a
1994 466 19.0 24.5 n/a
1995 488 18.0 27.1 n/a
1996 488 18.0 27.1 n/a
1997 471 21.5 21.9 n/a
1998 459 20.6 22.3 n/a
1999 431 19.6 22.0 n/a
2000 430 20.8 20.7 n/a
2001 427 19.3 22.1 n/a
2002 412 19.0 21.7 36.7
2003 412 19.0 21.7 36.7
2004 400 19.0 21.1 39.3
2005 416 18.6 22.4 41.8
2006 416 17.7 23.5 42.5
2007 402 17.5 23.0 44.1
2008 391 18.1 21.6 42.5
2009 389 18.4 21.1 40.4
2010 376 17.9 21.0 47.3
2011 385 19.4 19.8 50.6
2012 391 18.6 20.9 55.2
2013 366 19.2 18.9 56.8
2014 361 n/a n/a 55.1
2015 319 18.0 17.7 52.4
2016 310 17.0 18.2 51
2017 311 16.5 18.7 49.8
2018 304 17.2 17.6 45.7
2019 297 16.0 18.5 44.8
2020 307 14.2 21.6 45.9
2021 285 14.3 19.8 52.6
2022 319 13.5 23.5 51.7
2023 299 13.3 22.3 63.2
2024 313 14.6 21.3 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Goldendale High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.9%1.3%0.3%5.6%98.7%98.4%98.0%93.1%98.7%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Goldendale High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $600 (3.9%) $14,904 (96.1%) $15,504
2020 $590 (5.8%) $9,509 (94.1%) $10,100
2021 $677 (3.4%) $19,093 (96.6%) $19,770
2022 $931 (4.5%) $19,656 (95.5%) $20,587

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Goldendale High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 417 High schoolsRanks 262nd of 442 High schools
 26.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Goldendale High School)7667.1
 8.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Goldendale School District)7667.1
 8.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Goldendale High School)34.217.3
 16.9%
   10th Grade Math (Goldendale School District)34.217.3
 16.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Goldendale High School)69.845.8
 24%
   11th Grade Science (Goldendale School District)69.845.8
 24%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Goldendale High School)7667.1
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Goldendale School District)49.741.5
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Goldendale High School)34.217.3
 16.9%
   All Grades Math (Goldendale School District)3518.6
 16.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Goldendale High School)69.845.8
 24%
   All Grades Science (Goldendale School District)52.435.5
 16.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students297299
 0.7%
African American22
American Indian1713
 23.5%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic4039
 2.5%
Pacific Islander02
White227223
 1.8%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.8%63.2%
 18.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Goldendale High School

Students at Goldendale High School are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

Goldendale High School ranks 229th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Goldendale High School.

Goldendale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Goldendale Primary School
Middle : Goldendale Middle School


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