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Kettle Falls High School

Summary:

Kettle Falls High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the town of Kettle Falls, Washington. With a student population of 237, the school has a predominantly White student body, with Hispanic and multiracial students making up smaller percentages. Kettle Falls High School is part of the Kettle Falls School District, which is ranked 137 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Kettle Falls High School's key strengths is its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 89.4% to 92.7% in recent years, which are higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have fluctuated, reaching a concerning high of 8.9% in 2020-2021. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science, but its math proficiency rates are consistently lower. Compared to the nearby Colville Senior High School, Kettle Falls High School serves a higher proportion of low-income students, which may contribute to some of the performance differences between the two schools.

Kettle Falls High School's statewide ranking on the SchoolDigger scale has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance. However, the school's low-income students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 55 out of 356 Washington high schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the presence of the Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls, a public virtual high school within the same district, offers an alternative educational option for students in the area, though this virtual school has significantly lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to Kettle Falls High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1275 Juniper St
       Kettle Falls, WA  99141

(509) 738-6625

District: Kettle Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,164 Help


Feeder schools for Kettle Falls High School:

Elementary:    Kettle Falls Elementary School
Middle:    Kettle Falls Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Compare Details Kettle Falls High School ranks better than 57.2% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kettle Falls 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 (82.7%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kettle Falls High School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kettle Falls High School is $17,164.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kettle Falls High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettle Falls High School 187th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Kettle Falls High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kettle Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettle Falls School District 137th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kettle Falls High School

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Rank History for all students at Kettle Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.41 227th 390 41.8%
2005 69.66 117th 394 70.3%
2006 60.87 167th 395 57.7%
2007 54.79 206th 399 48.4%
2008 57.43 194th 396 51.0%
2009 79.17 61st 402 84.8%
2010 51.54 229th 423 45.9%
2011 67.38 90th 440 79.5%
2012 69.88 83rd 450 81.6%
2013 61.60 173rd 454 61.9%
2015 64.55 99th 341 71.0%
2016 44.06 202nd 306 34.0%
2017 45.95 186th 301 38.2%
2018 58.98 141st 315 55.2%
2019 34.68 290th 417 30.5%
2021 52.48 194th 455 57.4%
2022 38.19 278th 434 35.9%
2023 44.90 243rd 442 45.0%
2024 54.50 187th 437 57.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kettle Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.87 163rd 227 28.2%
2019 33.76 249th 344 27.6%
2021 59.80 116th 392 70.4%
2022 47.06 188th 370 49.2%
2023 54.29 159th 362 56.1%
2024 76.90 55th 356 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kettle Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.42 90th 243 63.0%
2019 47.34 205th 358 42.7%
2021 46.74 191st 390 51.0%
2022 41.12 218th 368 40.8%
2023 62.18 123rd 357 65.5%
2024 50.51 167th 347 51.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kettle Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.87 154th 254 39.4%
2019 20.82 299th 355 15.8%
2021 39.00 240th 395 39.2%
2022 29.15 266th 363 26.7%
2023 39.71 215th 358 39.9%
2024 50.25 174th 362 51.9%
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Rank History for White students at Kettle Falls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.51 323rd 382 15.4%
2021 40.40 242nd 413 41.4%
2022 24.61 323rd 390 17.2%
2023 27.39 295th 379 22.2%
2024 38.41 248th 374 33.7%
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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 Kettle Falls High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 320 0 3 3 10 n/a n/a 0 336
1989 284 0 3 3 8 n/a n/a 0 298
1990 283 0 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 251 1 4 1 7 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 268 1 3 2 8 n/a n/a 0 282
1993 239 1 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 250
1994 275 0 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 286
1995 292 0 2 2 13 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 292 0 2 2 13 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 316 1 3 4 24 n/a n/a 0 348
1998 312 1 1 5 17 n/a n/a 0 336
1999 311 3 4 4 12 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 310 3 3 5 14 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 294 6 5 8 16 n/a n/a 0 329
2002 288 3 3 4 15 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 288 3 3 4 15 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 265 3 4 3 8 n/a n/a 0 283
2005 287 3 6 3 8 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 275 0 6 3 11 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 277 1 9 3 13 n/a n/a 1 304
2008 237 1 4 10 15 n/a n/a 3 270
2009 239 1 2 12 19 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 245 3 1 15 17 n/a n/a 1 282
2011 257 3 0 15 10 1 6 0 292
2012 253 2 4 12 5 1 9 0 286
2013 223 2 3 10 3 0 9 0 250
2014 218 0 3 16 3 2 11 0 253
2015 215 0 2 17 2 3 8 0 247
2016 188 2 2 12 5 2 5 0 216
2017 193 0 1 14 6 2 3 0 219
2018 198 0 5 11 8 1 1 0 224
2019 208 1 3 13 8 0 4 0 237
2020 216 0 2 18 7 0 6 0 249
2021 210 1 1 17 8 0 20 1 258
2022 196 2 2 21 3 0 16 0 240
2023 196 1 2 18 2 0 17 1 237

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 Kettle Falls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 17.0 19.7 0
1989 298 17.0 17.5 n/a
1990 293 16.4 17.8 0
1991 264 16.0 16.5 n/a
1992 282 16.0 17.6 n/a
1993 250 16.1 15.5 n/a
1994 286 15.0 19.1 n/a
1995 309 15.9 19.4 n/a
1996 309 15.9 19.4 n/a
1997 348 17.0 20.5 n/a
1998 336 18.8 17.9 n/a
1999 334 18.3 18.3 n/a
2000 335 18.5 18.1 n/a
2001 329 17.0 19.4 n/a
2002 313 14.4 21.7 39.9
2003 313 14.4 21.7 39.9
2004 283 16.0 17.7 40.3
2005 307 16.0 19.2 41
2006 295 14.2 20.8 49.5
2007 304 14.4 21.1 45.2
2008 270 16.0 16.9 53.6
2009 273 16.0 17.1 50.5
2010 282 14.9 18.8 53.4
2011 292 14.8 19.7 53.8
2012 286 14.7 19.3 59.4
2013 250 13.0 19.2 54.4
2014 253 n/a n/a 53.8
2015 247 14.0 17.6 53.8
2016 216 15.0 14.4 54.2
2017 219 12.8 17.1 52.1
2018 224 12.9 17.2 52.2
2019 237 14.0 16.9 51.5
2020 249 14.5 17.1 53
2021 258 12.3 20.9 53.9
2022 240 13.0 18.4 61.7
2023 237 13.9 16.9 65.4

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 Kettle Falls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 17.0 19.7 0
1989 298 17.0 17.5 n/a
1990 293 16.4 17.8 0
1991 264 16.0 16.5 n/a
1992 282 16.0 17.6 n/a
1993 250 16.1 15.5 n/a
1994 286 15.0 19.1 n/a
1995 309 15.9 19.4 n/a
1996 309 15.9 19.4 n/a
1997 348 17.0 20.5 n/a
1998 336 18.8 17.9 n/a
1999 334 18.3 18.3 n/a
2000 335 18.5 18.1 n/a
2001 329 17.0 19.4 n/a
2002 313 14.4 21.7 39.9
2003 313 14.4 21.7 39.9
2004 283 16.0 17.7 40.3
2005 307 16.0 19.2 41
2006 295 14.2 20.8 49.5
2007 304 14.4 21.1 45.2
2008 270 16.0 16.9 53.6
2009 273 16.0 17.1 50.5
2010 282 14.9 18.8 53.4
2011 292 14.8 19.7 53.8
2012 286 14.7 19.3 59.4
2013 250 13.0 19.2 54.4
2014 253 n/a n/a 53.8
2015 247 14.0 17.6 53.8
2016 216 15.0 14.4 54.2
2017 219 12.8 17.1 52.1
2018 224 12.9 17.2 52.2
2019 237 14.0 16.9 51.5
2020 249 14.5 17.1 53
2021 258 12.3 20.9 53.9
2022 240 13.0 18.4 61.7
2023 237 13.9 16.9 65.4

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

Kettle Falls High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201985.3%0.4%0.8%12.2%93.3%92.9%90.3%92.9%92.9%94.1%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $379 (2.3%) $16,016 (97.7%) $16,394
2020 $603 (4.5%) $12,764 (95.5%) $13,367
2021 $266 (1.8%) $14,580 (98.2%) $14,847
2022 $760 (4.4%) $16,404 (95.6%) $17,164

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kettle Falls 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 290th of 417 High schoolsRanks 243rd of 442 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Falls High School)57.168.6
 11.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Falls School District)57.168.6
 11.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Kettle Falls High School)2518
 7%
   10th Grade Math (Kettle Falls School District)2518
 7%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Kettle Falls High School)51.948.2
 3.7%
   11th Grade Science (Kettle Falls School District)51.948.2
 3.7%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kettle Falls High School)57.168.6
 11.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kettle Falls School District)54.644.4
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Kettle Falls High School)2518
 7%
   All Grades Math (Kettle Falls School District)38.632.7
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Kettle Falls High School)51.948.2
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Kettle Falls School District)58.750.6
 8.1%
   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 Students237237
African American11
American Indian82
 75%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White208196
 5.8%
Two or More Races417
 325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%65.4%
 13.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kettle Falls High School

Kettle Falls High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kettle Falls Elementary School
Middle : Kettle Falls Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Kettle Falls High School.

Kettle Falls High School ranks 187th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Kettle Falls High School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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