Sprague High School

Summary:

Sprague High School is a small public high school in Sprague, Washington, serving just 33 students in grades 9-12. As one of the smallest high schools in the state, Sprague High has a predominantly white student population and a mix of academic performance outcomes compared to state and district averages.

Sprague High School's racial makeup is significantly less diverse than the nearby Harrington High School, with 72.73% of students identifying as white. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (55.56%) and Science (45.45%) are lower than the state average, but higher than the Harrington School District average. However, Sprague High's math proficiency rate (27.27%) is significantly lower than both the state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 80% is also lower than the state average, but higher than Harrington High School's 69.2% rate.

Sprague High School faces some unique challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (57.58%) and declining enrollment, from 37 students in 2020-2021 to 33 in 2022-2023. The school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $26,318 in 2019-2020 to $36,187 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby Harrington High School's $39,351 per student in 2021-2022. As Sprague High School continues to navigate these challenges, ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 614 W. Fifth Street
       Sprague, WA  99032-0305


(509) 257-2511

District: Sprague School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $34,892 Help


Feeder schools for Sprague High School:

Elementary:    Sprague Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  4.4 Help
Number of students:  26

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Two or more races:
11.5%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Compare Details Sprague High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sprague High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), two or more races (11.5%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sprague High School is 4.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sprague High School is $34,892.
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Rank History for Sprague High School

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Rank History for all students at Sprague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.09 138th 390 64.6%
2005 91.91 18th 394 95.4%
2007 81.23 47th 399 88.2%
2008 71.65 97th 396 75.5%
2009 83.55 42nd 402 89.6%
2011 45.26 245th 440 44.3%
2013 61.95 170th 454 62.6%
2018 27.17 253rd 315 19.7%
2021 20.38 379th 455 16.7%
2022 42.50 247th 434 43.1%
2023 39.10 274th 442 38.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sprague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.68 397th 413 3.9%
2022 29.43 301st 390 22.8%
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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 Sprague High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 37 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1989 35 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1990 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1991 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1992 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1993 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1994 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1995 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1996 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1997 52 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1998 51 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1999 55 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2000 46 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2001 43 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2002 40 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 43
2003 40 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 43
2004 37 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 41
2005 34 0 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 42
2006 37 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 43
2007 43 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 48
2008 47 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2009 37 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 1 41
2010 34 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 4 40
2011 31 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 34
2012 28 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 30
2013 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 31
2014 25 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 27
2015 26 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 29
2016 25 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 28
2017 26 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 30
2018 22 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 27
2019 29 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 36
2020 26 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 32
2021 27 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 34
2022 32 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 37
2023 24 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 33
2024 20 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 26

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 Sprague High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 38 6.0 6.3 0
1989 37 6.0 6.1 n/a
1990 40 6.1 6.5 0
1991 30 6.3 4.7 n/a
1992 38 6.2 6.1 n/a
1993 44 5.6 7.9 n/a
1994 55 6.0 9.2 n/a
1995 51 5.8 8.8 n/a
1996 51 5.8 8.8 n/a
1997 57 5.7 10.0 n/a
1998 52 6.2 8.4 n/a
1999 57 6.2 9.2 n/a
2000 49 6.2 7.9 n/a
2001 45 6.2 7.3 n/a
2002 43 6.3 6.8 25.6
2003 43 6.3 6.8 25.6
2004 41 6.0 6.8 36.6
2005 42 6.2 6.8 47.6
2006 43 6.1 7.0 51.2
2007 48 6.1 7.9 70.8
2008 51 7.1 7.2 64.7
2009 41 7.1 5.8 67.5
2010 40 5.8 6.8 75
2011 34 7.0 4.8 61.8
2012 30 6.1 4.9 53.3
2013 31 5.8 5.2 45.2
2014 27 n/a n/a 44.4
2015 29 5.0 5.8 55.2
2016 28 5.0 5.6 53.6
2017 30 5.0 5.9 50
2018 27 5.0 5.3 48.1
2019 36 5.3 6.7 36.1
2020 32 5.4 5.8 40.6
2021 34 5.4 6.2 38.2
2022 37 6.4 5.7 45.9
2023 33 5.5 5.9 57.6
2024 26 5.8 4.4 61.5

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 Sprague High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 38 6.0 6.3 0
1989 37 6.0 6.1 n/a
1990 40 6.1 6.5 0
1991 30 6.3 4.7 n/a
1992 38 6.2 6.1 n/a
1993 44 5.6 7.9 n/a
1994 55 6.0 9.2 n/a
1995 51 5.8 8.8 n/a
1996 51 5.8 8.8 n/a
1997 57 5.7 10.0 n/a
1998 52 6.2 8.4 n/a
1999 57 6.2 9.2 n/a
2000 49 6.2 7.9 n/a
2001 45 6.2 7.3 n/a
2002 43 6.3 6.8 25.6
2003 43 6.3 6.8 25.6
2004 41 6.0 6.8 36.6
2005 42 6.2 6.8 47.6
2006 43 6.1 7.0 51.2
2007 48 6.1 7.9 70.8
2008 51 7.1 7.2 64.7
2009 41 7.1 5.8 67.5
2010 40 5.8 6.8 75
2011 34 7.0 4.8 61.8
2012 30 6.1 4.9 53.3
2013 31 5.8 5.2 45.2
2014 27 n/a n/a 44.4
2015 29 5.0 5.8 55.2
2016 28 5.0 5.6 53.6
2017 30 5.0 5.9 50
2018 27 5.0 5.3 48.1
2019 36 5.3 6.7 36.1
2020 32 5.4 5.8 40.6
2021 34 5.4 6.2 38.2
2022 37 6.4 5.7 45.9
2023 33 5.5 5.9 57.6
2024 26 5.8 4.4 61.5

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
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,237 (4.3%) $27,665 (95.7%) $28,903
2020 $379 (1.4%) $25,939 (98.6%) $26,318
2021 $473 (1.3%) $35,714 (98.7%) $36,187
2022 $1,758 (5.0%) $33,134 (95.0%) $34,892

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sprague High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3633
 8.3%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White2924
 17.2%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%57.6%
 21.5%


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Sprague High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sprague Elementary

Students at Sprague High School are 77% White, 12% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 26 students attended Sprague High School.


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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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