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Royal High School

Summary:

Royal High School is a public high school in Royal City, Washington, serving around 550 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wahluke School District, which is ranked 195 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Royal High School is predominantly Hispanic, making up 85.45% of the student body.

Academically, Royal High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 50.97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 19.35% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 66.2% and 33.4%, respectively. The school's graduation rates have been mixed, ranging from 83.7% to 91.1% over the past five years, while its dropout rate has been relatively high, between 7% and 13.4%. Additionally, Royal High School serves a high-needs population, with 82.36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Wahluke High School, Royal High School shares many similarities in terms of student demographics, academic performance, and school rankings. Both schools serve predominantly Hispanic, low-income populations and struggle to meet state averages on standardized tests, suggesting that the challenges faced by Royal High School may be systemic within the broader region. The school's performance and resource allocation have also been inconsistent, which may contribute to the ongoing challenges in supporting its high-needs student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 955 Ahlers Ave N
       Royal City, WA  99357-0486

(509) 346-2256

District: Royal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,286 Help


Feeder schools for Royal High School:

Elementary:    Red Rock Elementary
Middle:    Royal Intermediate School
    Royal Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.5%
White:
14.0%
Two or more races:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Compare Details Royal High School ranks worse than 78.3% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Royal 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: Hispanic (85.5%), White (14%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Royal High School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Royal High School is $17,286.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Royal High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Royal High School 342nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Royal High School in the ranking list.)

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Royal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Royal School District 195th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Royal High School

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Rank History for all students at Royal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.24 193rd 390 50.5%
2005 54.48 208th 394 47.2%
2006 33.88 293rd 395 25.8%
2007 61.32 164th 399 58.9%
2008 55.68 203rd 396 48.7%
2009 54.57 216th 402 46.3%
2010 36.85 297th 423 29.8%
2011 54.87 187th 440 57.5%
2012 51.10 234th 450 48.0%
2013 57.70 206th 454 54.6%
2015 69.70 76th 341 77.7%
2016 43.54 203rd 306 33.7%
2017 29.30 231st 301 23.3%
2018 45.76 201st 315 36.2%
2019 31.78 306th 417 26.6%
2021 11.61 430th 455 5.5%
2022 18.54 371st 434 14.5%
2023 20.05 369th 442 16.5%
2024 25.10 342nd 437 21.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Royal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.72 60th 69 13.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Royal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.30 101st 227 55.5%
2019 35.33 241st 344 29.9%
2021 7.06 386th 392 1.5%
2022 15.37 345th 370 6.8%
2023 19.33 319th 362 11.9%
2024 26.89 280th 356 21.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Royal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.45 12th 27 55.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Royal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 146th 243 39.9%
2019 33.86 253rd 358 29.3%
2021 10.79 372nd 390 4.6%
2022 16.55 328th 368 10.9%
2023 19.34 301st 357 15.7%
2024 31.26 252nd 347 27.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Royal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 177th 254 30.3%
2019 27.78 274th 355 22.8%
2021 12.39 368th 395 6.8%
2022 15.93 321st 363 11.6%
2023 15.66 316th 358 11.7%
2024 16.13 321st 362 11.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Royal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.68 59th 156 62.2%
2019 37.48 151st 241 37.3%
2021 9.26 274th 278 1.4%
2022 15.96 240th 261 8.0%
2023 22.80 203rd 249 18.5%
2024 32.43 173rd 248 30.2%
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Rank History for White students at Royal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.95 51st 222 77.0%
2019 75.57 76th 382 80.1%
2021 73.73 81st 413 80.4%
2022 74.69 86th 390 77.9%
2023 61.79 130th 379 65.7%
2024 49.34 180th 374 51.9%
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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 Royal High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 162 1 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 183
1989 140 1 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1990 146 1 1 43 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1991 152 1 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1992 157 0 2 56 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1993 160 0 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1994 167 0 2 57 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1995 196 0 3 90 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 196 0 3 90 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 204 2 4 120 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 199 1 2 115 1 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 198 2 0 138 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 186 2 2 136 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 180 1 2 148 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 158 1 2 188 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 158 1 2 188 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 144 0 1 198 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 145 0 2 233 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 151 1 1 241 0 n/a n/a 2 396
2007 140 1 0 248 0 n/a n/a 2 391
2008 136 1 1 256 0 n/a n/a 2 396
2009 107 1 2 265 0 n/a n/a 2 377
2010 99 1 1 296 0 n/a n/a 3 400
2011 93 0 2 320 0 0 2 0 417
2012 76 0 3 317 3 0 2 0 401
2013 87 2 2 339 1 0 1 0 432
2014 98 1 1 338 0 0 0 0 438
2015 93 1 1 356 0 0 0 0 451
2016 87 1 0 402 0 0 2 0 492
2017 80 1 0 408 0 0 0 0 489
2018 88 1 0 409 0 0 0 0 498
2019 100 0 2 401 0 0 0 0 503
2020 93 0 2 403 0 0 1 0 499
2021 95 0 1 408 0 0 2 0 506
2022 97 0 1 439 0 0 2 0 539
2023 77 0 0 470 0 0 3 0 550

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 Royal High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 183 12.0 15.2 0
1989 159 10.0 15.9 n/a
1990 192 11.8 16.2 0
1991 192 12.5 15.3 n/a
1992 215 10.1 21.2 n/a
1993 227 10.8 21.0 n/a
1994 227 11.9 19.1 n/a
1995 290 16.1 18.0 n/a
1996 290 16.1 18.0 n/a
1997 330 16.2 20.4 n/a
1998 318 18.2 17.5 n/a
1999 338 20.2 16.7 n/a
2000 326 21.3 15.3 n/a
2001 331 21.3 15.5 n/a
2002 349 22.5 15.5 99.1
2003 349 22.5 15.5 99.1
2004 343 21.0 16.3 63.6
2005 380 21.3 17.8 68.9
2006 396 21.8 18.2 70.6
2007 391 23.4 16.7 63.5
2008 396 22.1 17.9 62.7
2009 377 22.1 17.1 66.4
2010 400 22.3 17.9 75.1
2011 417 23.6 17.6 99.3
2012 401 20.5 19.4 99
2013 432 22.0 19.6 99.3
2014 438 n/a n/a 99.3
2015 451 23.0 19.6 38.6
2016 492 24.0 20.5 66.5
2017 489 24.0 20.3 50.3
2018 498 23.0 21.6 27.5
2019 503 24.7 20.3 38.2
2020 499 26.7 18.6 56.1
2021 506 29.0 17.4 53.4
2022 539 29.0 18.5 66
2023 550 28.5 19.2 82.4

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 Royal High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 183 12.0 15.2 0
1989 159 10.0 15.9 n/a
1990 192 11.8 16.2 0
1991 192 12.5 15.3 n/a
1992 215 10.1 21.2 n/a
1993 227 10.8 21.0 n/a
1994 227 11.9 19.1 n/a
1995 290 16.1 18.0 n/a
1996 290 16.1 18.0 n/a
1997 330 16.2 20.4 n/a
1998 318 18.2 17.5 n/a
1999 338 20.2 16.7 n/a
2000 326 21.3 15.3 n/a
2001 331 21.3 15.5 n/a
2002 349 22.5 15.5 99.1
2003 349 22.5 15.5 99.1
2004 343 21.0 16.3 63.6
2005 380 21.3 17.8 68.9
2006 396 21.8 18.2 70.6
2007 391 23.4 16.7 63.5
2008 396 22.1 17.9 62.7
2009 377 22.1 17.1 66.4
2010 400 22.3 17.9 75.1
2011 417 23.6 17.6 99.3
2012 401 20.5 19.4 99
2013 432 22.0 19.6 99.3
2014 438 n/a n/a 99.3
2015 451 23.0 19.6 38.6
2016 492 24.0 20.5 66.5
2017 489 24.0 20.3 50.3
2018 498 23.0 21.6 27.5
2019 503 24.7 20.3 38.2
2020 499 26.7 18.6 56.1
2021 506 29.0 17.4 53.4
2022 539 29.0 18.5 66
2023 550 28.5 19.2 82.4

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.5%0.0%0.0%0.8%99.6%99.4%99.6%99.4%99.6%99.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $903 (6.9%) $12,219 (93.1%) $13,122
2020 $507 (5.1%) $9,430 (94.9%) $9,936
2021 $713 (4.2%) $16,091 (95.8%) $16,804
2022 $825 (4.8%) $16,460 (95.2%) $17,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Royal 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 306th of 417 High schoolsRanks 369th of 442 High schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Royal High School)53.451.2
 2.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Royal School District)53.451.2
 2.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Royal High School)31.412.5
 18.9%
   10th Grade Math (Royal School District)31.412.5
 18.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Royal High School)45.533.7
 11.8%
   11th Grade Science (Royal School District)45.533.7
 11.8%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5054.2
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Royal High School)53.451.2
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Royal School District)39.942.2
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Royal High School)31.412.5
 18.9%
   All Grades Math (Royal School District)33.828.7
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Royal High School)45.533.7
 11.8%
   All Grades Science (Royal School District)31.536.2
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.749.2
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students503550
 9.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic401470
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White10077
 23%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%82.4%
 44.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal High School

Royal High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Red Rock Elementary
Middle : Royal Intermediate School
Middle : Royal Middle School

Students at Royal High School are 85% Hispanic, 14% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended Royal High School.

Royal High School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Washington high schools.


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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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