Is Selah High School a good school?

Selah High School ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Washington high schools.

How many students attend Selah High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,135 students attended Selah High School.

What is the racial makeup of Selah High School?

Students at Selah High School are 60% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Selah High School?

Selah High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : John Campbell Primary School Elementary : Robert Lince Early Learning Center Elementary : Selah Intermediate School Middle : Selah Middle School

Selah High School

Summary:

Selah High School is a public high school in Selah, Washington, serving 1,135 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with 59.56% White and 36.21% Hispanic students. While Selah High School has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 90.9% to 95.0% over the past five years, it has struggled with lower-than-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, where the 10th-grade proficiency rate was 51.34% compared to the state average of 66.2%.

Selah High School's dropout rate has steadily declined, from 9.0% in 2018-2019 to 2.2% in 2022-2023, which is well below the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 51 out of 341 Washington high schools in 2014-2015 to 348 out of 437 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state. Additionally, Selah High School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.09% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may contribute to some of the academic challenges the school faces.

Nearby schools, such as Selah Academy Auxiliary and Selah Academy Online, have significantly smaller enrollments and different student populations, making them less suitable for meaningful comparisons to Selah High School's performance. The school's spending per student has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from $9,421 in 2019-2020 to $15,139 in 2021-2022, which may impact its ability to provide resources and support for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

801 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942

(509) 698-8500

District: Selah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
348^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,139

Feeder schools for Selah High School:

Elementary:	John Campbell Primary School
	Robert Lince Early Learning Center
	Selah Intermediate School
Middle:	Selah Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 1,135

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.6%

Hispanic:

36.2%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Selah High School ranks worse than 79.6% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Selah High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Selah High School has the largest high school student body size in the Selah School District. Racial makeup is: White (59.6%), Hispanic (36.2%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selah High School is 19.2, which is the 2^nd best among 1 high schools in the Selah School District. (See more...)

Compare Selah High School employs 58.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selah High School is $15,139, which is the 2^nd highest among 1 high schools in the Selah School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Selah High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Selah High School 348^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Selah High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Selah High School

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Rank History for all students at Selah High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	64.60	141^st	390	63.8%
2005	57.02	191^st	394	51.5%
2006	62.18	156^th	395	60.5%
2007	55.30	200^th	399	49.9%
2008	59.22	182^nd	396	54.0%
2009	49.56	233^rd	402	42.0%
2010	59.82	194^th	423	54.1%
2011	61.13	130^th	440	70.5%
2012	58.95	177^th	450	60.7%
2013	64.64	151^st	454	66.7%
2015	79.45	51^st	341	85.0%
2016	59.82	136^th	306	55.6%
2017	50.36	173^rd	301	42.5%
2018	43.94	205^th	315	34.9%
2019	51.97	200^th	417	52.0%
2021	46.52	224^th	455	50.8%
2022	33.71	301^st	434	30.6%
2023	21.78	351^st	442	20.6%
2024	23.42	348^th	437	20.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Selah High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	43.75	34^th	65	47.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Selah High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.51	170^th	212	19.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	31.07	176^th	227	22.5%
2019	45.13	189^th	344	45.1%
2021	44.18	212^th	392	45.9%
2022	21.31	319^th	370	13.8%
2023	12.52	342^nd	362	5.5%
2024	20.87	305^th	356	14.3%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Selah High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.54	35^th	35	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Selah High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	42.08	167^th	243	31.3%
2019	54.81	161^st	358	55.0%
2021	43.90	209^th	390	46.4%
2022	30.04	267^th	368	27.4%
2023	19.51	299^th	357	16.2%
2024	18.73	297^th	347	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Selah High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	38.38	178^th	254	29.9%
2019	46.20	195^th	355	45.1%
2021	46.93	192^nd	395	51.4%
2022	31.01	261^st	363	28.1%
2023	18.46	301^st	358	15.9%
2024	22.25	294^th	362	18.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Selah High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	56.47	91^st	241	62.2%
2021	42.75	148^th	278	46.8%
2022	22.06	222^nd	261	14.9%
2023	21.04	211^th	249	15.3%
2024	15.63	226^th	248	8.9%

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Rank History for White students at Selah High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	36.90	170^th	222	23.4%
2019	44.84	216^th	382	43.5%
2021	47.56	196^th	413	52.5%
2022	35.39	264^th	390	32.3%
2023	16.69	330^th	379	12.9%
2024	20.91	317^th	374	15.2%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Selah High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	746	0	5	26	10	n/a	n/a	0	787
1989	758	1	4	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	796
1990	724	0	5	44	4	n/a	n/a	0	777
1991	714	1	4	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	754
1992	723	1	6	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	773
1993	739	2	3	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	788
1994	752	4	4	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	822
1995	880	4	7	88	3	n/a	n/a	0	982
1996	880	4	7	88	3	n/a	n/a	0	982
1997	894	1	13	87	7	n/a	n/a	0	1002
1998	921	1	12	85	5	n/a	n/a	0	1024
1999	926	2	12	79	6	n/a	n/a	0	1025
2000	688	4	14	69	9	n/a	n/a	0	784
2001	640	3	16	65	6	n/a	n/a	0	730
2002	635	2	7	88	8	n/a	n/a	0	740
2003	635	2	7	88	8	n/a	n/a	0	740
2004	643	1	7	87	9	n/a	n/a	0	747
2005	625	4	9	96	10	n/a	n/a	0	744
2006	619	5	11	110	7	n/a	n/a	4	756
2007	603	5	8	108	9	n/a	n/a	17	750
2008	583	3	8	104	13	n/a	n/a	43	754
2009	590	3	9	97	12	n/a	n/a	61	772
2010	571	5	6	107	14	n/a	n/a	4	707
2011	571	2	1	132	13	1	4	0	724
2012	552	3	3	138	12	1	6	0	715
2013	526	2	2	146	3	1	8	0	688
2014	511	3	3	124	3	0	7	0	651
2015	773	5	3	227	3	0	18	0	1029
2016	774	8	5	251	6	0	21	0	1065
2017	792	6	7	282	7	0	24	0	1118
2018	757	8	8	298	8	1	27	0	1107
2019	742	5	13	318	7	1	36	0	1122
2020	738	5	11	340	8	2	33	1	1138
2021	678	7	7	325	6	1	38	4	1066
2022	641	6	6	381	4	1	38	4	1081
2023	676	5	4	411	4	1	30	4	1135

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

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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 Selah High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	787	39.0	20.1	0
1989	796	40.0	19.9	n/a
1990	777	40.4	19.2	0
1991	754	38.3	19.6	n/a
1992	773	36.3	21.2	n/a
1993	788	38.9	20.3	n/a
1994	822	40.0	20.5	n/a
1995	982	43.4	22.6	n/a
1996	982	43.4	22.6	n/a
1997	1002	46.0	21.8	n/a
1998	1024	46.8	21.9	n/a
1999	1025	45.4	22.6	n/a
2000	784	32.9	23.8	n/a
2001	730	33.6	21.7	n/a
2002	740	33.4	22.2	33
2003	740	33.4	22.2	33
2004	747	33.0	22.6	36.9
2005	744	33.1	22.5	24.9
2006	756	33.0	22.9	30.6
2007	750	34.2	21.9	35.1
2008	754	36.2	20.8	37.7
2009	772	36.2	21.3	37.8
2010	707	36.4	19.3	36.7
2011	724	34.7	20.8	33.1
2012	715	33.4	21.3	32.7
2013	688	33.2	20.7	35.3
2014	651	n/a	n/a	36.9
2015	1029	45.0	22.8	39.7
2016	1065	52.0	20.4	39.6
2017	1118	56.6	19.7	39.7
2018	1107	54.3	20.3	39.8
2019	1122	56.4	19.8	44.3
2020	1138	54.0	21.0	46.3
2021	1066	54.6	19.4	47.9
2022	1081	58.2	18.5	51.4
2023	1135	58.9	19.2	60.1

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 Selah High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	787	39.0	20.1	0
1989	796	40.0	19.9	n/a
1990	777	40.4	19.2	0
1991	754	38.3	19.6	n/a
1992	773	36.3	21.2	n/a
1993	788	38.9	20.3	n/a
1994	822	40.0	20.5	n/a
1995	982	43.4	22.6	n/a
1996	982	43.4	22.6	n/a
1997	1002	46.0	21.8	n/a
1998	1024	46.8	21.9	n/a
1999	1025	45.4	22.6	n/a
2000	784	32.9	23.8	n/a
2001	730	33.6	21.7	n/a
2002	740	33.4	22.2	33
2003	740	33.4	22.2	33
2004	747	33.0	22.6	36.9
2005	744	33.1	22.5	24.9
2006	756	33.0	22.9	30.6
2007	750	34.2	21.9	35.1
2008	754	36.2	20.8	37.7
2009	772	36.2	21.3	37.8
2010	707	36.4	19.3	36.7
2011	724	34.7	20.8	33.1
2012	715	33.4	21.3	32.7
2013	688	33.2	20.7	35.3
2014	651	n/a	n/a	36.9
2015	1029	45.0	22.8	39.7
2016	1065	52.0	20.4	39.6
2017	1118	56.6	19.7	39.7
2018	1107	54.3	20.3	39.8
2019	1122	56.4	19.8	44.3
2020	1138	54.0	21.0	46.3
2021	1066	54.6	19.4	47.9
2022	1081	58.2	18.5	51.4
2023	1135	58.9	19.2	60.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Selah High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$523 (4.4%)	$11,437 (95.6%)	$11,960
2020	$245 (2.6%)	$9,176 (97.4%)	$9,421
2021	$572 (4.0%)	$13,608 (96.0%)	$14,180
2022	$1,172 (7.7%)	$13,967 (92.3%)	$15,139

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Selah 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 200^th of 417 High schools	Ranks 351^st of 442 High schools	31.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Selah High School)	74.8	49.4	25.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Selah School District)	72.3	49.4	22.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
10th Grade Math (Selah High School)	40.3	19.5	20.8%
10th Grade Math (Selah School District)	38.1	19.5	18.6%
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	33.3	9.1%
11th Grade Science (Selah High School)	44	32.4	11.6%
11th Grade Science (Selah School District)	44.7	32.7	11.9%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Selah High School)	74.8	49.4	25.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Selah School District)	59.2	40.3	18.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Selah High School)	40.3	19.5	20.8%
All Grades Math (Selah School District)	47.9	33.2	14.7%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Selah High School)	44	32.4	11.6%
All Grades Science (Selah School District)	54	40.8	13.1%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1122	1135	1.2%
African American	5	5
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	13	4	69.2%
Hispanic	318	411	29.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	742	676	8.9%
Two or More Races	36	30	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	60.1%	15.8%

Schools Near Selah High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Selah High School	Public	9-12	801 North First Street	Selah	98942	Yakima County	Selah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 698-8500	1,135	59	19.2	60.1%	676 (59.6%)	5 (0.4%)	411 (36.2%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.6%)	23.4	348^th of 437 public high schools	20.4%		21.8	351^st of 442 public high schools	20.6%	3	34.9	34.9	51.3	51.3	17.1	17.1	$15,139	$1,172	$13,967
Selah Academy Online	Public, Virtual	9-12	308 W Naches Ave	Selah	98942	Yakima County	Selah School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(509) 698-8062	26	2	13.0	76.9%	16 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$33,245	$1,905	$31,340
Selah Academy Reengagement Program	Public	9-12	308 W Naches Ave	Selah	98942	Yakima County	Selah School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 698-8062	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Viking Choice	Public	9-12	308 W Naches Ave	Selah	98942	Yakima County	Selah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 698-8062	8	0			7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$4,589	$741	$3,849
Stanton Academy	Public	9-12	802 River Rd	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 573-1200	172	19	8.9	90.7%	39 (22.7%)	1 (0.6%)	124 (72.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	7.9	424^th of 437 public high schools	3.0%					(n/a)	27.3	27.3	29.6	27.6			$34,557	$4,375	$30,182
Selah Academy Auxiliary	Public	6-12	2280 Wa-821	yakima	98901	Yakima County	Selah School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 698-8062	13	0		46.2%	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)							$9,644	$741	$8,903
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	1728 Jerome Ave	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 574-2134	18	3	6.0	83.3%	5 (27.8%)	1 (5.6%)	10 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)							$40,597	$1,752	$38,844
Ridgeview Group Home	Public	7-12	1726 Jerome Avenue	Yakima	98902	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 573-5581	6	1	6.0		5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$65,943	$1,578	$64,365
Yakima Adult Jail	Public	7-12	111 North Front Street	Yakima	98901	Yakima County	Yakima School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 573-5581	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Education Service District 105 Open Doors	Public	9-12	33 S 2nd Ave	Yakima	98908	Yakima County	Educational Service District 105	No	No	No	No	(509) 728-9870	86	0		3.5%	32 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)

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