Toppenish High School

Summary:

Toppenish High School is a public high school serving 987 students in grades 9-12 in Toppenish, Washington, which is part of the Toppenish School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 89.16% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year.

Toppenish High School stands out for its strong academic performance, maintaining high four-year graduation rates ranging from 96.0% to 98.7% over the past five school years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.4% to 1.8% over the same period. However, its test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), are generally higher than the Toppenish School District average but lower than the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 47.48% of Toppenish High School students were proficient or better in SBAC/ELA for all grades, compared to 25.55% for the district and 52.63% for the state.

Toppenish High School's diverse student population and high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 87.03% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in addressing the unique needs of its students. While the school outperforms the nearby Computer Academy Toppenish High School in various metrics, it underperforms compared to some of the higher-performing schools in the region, such as East Valley High School and Zillah High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 141 Ward Road
       Toppenish, WA  98948-9100


(509) 865-3370

District: Toppenish School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,490 Help


Feeder schools for Toppenish High School:

Elementary:    Garfield Elementary School
    Kirkwood Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Valley View Elementary
Middle:    Toppenish Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  987

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.2%
American Indian:
7.5%
White:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87% Help


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Compare Details Toppenish High School ranks worse than 87% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Toppenish High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (89.2%), American Indian (7.5%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Toppenish High School is 19.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Toppenish High School is $19,490.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Toppenish High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Toppenish High School 380th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Toppenish High School in the ranking list.)

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Toppenish School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Toppenish School District 237th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Toppenish High School

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Rank History for all students at Toppenish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.20 310th 390 20.5%
2005 26.73 313th 394 20.6%
2006 26.43 314th 395 20.5%
2007 37.27 292nd 399 26.8%
2008 36.79 286th 396 27.8%
2009 42.71 265th 402 34.1%
2010 26.21 334th 423 21.0%
2011 26.46 333rd 440 24.3%
2012 32.23 325th 450 27.8%
2013 40.57 309th 454 31.9%
2015 15.15 315th 341 7.6%
2017 19.21 257th 301 14.6%
2018 14.81 283rd 315 10.2%
2019 9.80 395th 417 5.3%
2021 6.48 446th 455 2.0%
2022 12.88 398th 434 8.3%
2023 22.19 346th 442 21.7%
2024 16.29 380th 437 13.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Toppenish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.81 102nd 102 0.0%
2022 25.34 53rd 70 24.3%
2023 46.51 17th 44 61.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Toppenish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.35 201st 227 11.5%
2019 17.01 314th 344 8.7%
2021 11.10 382nd 392 2.6%
2022 21.66 317th 370 14.3%
2023 33.80 254th 362 29.8%
2024 23.24 290th 356 18.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Toppenish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.31 16th 25 36.0%
2021 28.54 31st 35 11.4%
2022 43.30 19th 31 38.7%
2023 70.59 4th 28 85.7%
2024 49.20 14th 27 48.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Toppenish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.56 231st 243 4.9%
2019 7.00 346th 358 3.4%
2021 5.81 384th 390 1.5%
2022 13.36 339th 368 7.9%
2023 15.24 322nd 357 9.8%
2024 13.21 323rd 347 6.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Toppenish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.28 230th 254 9.4%
2019 10.81 333rd 355 6.2%
2021 7.58 382nd 395 3.3%
2022 9.34 349th 363 3.9%
2023 23.79 278th 358 22.3%
2024 17.54 312th 362 13.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Toppenish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.89 129th 156 17.3%
2019 18.47 213th 241 11.6%
2021 15.39 262nd 278 5.8%
2022 25.22 210th 261 19.5%
2023 40.14 139th 249 44.2%
2024 29.13 182nd 248 26.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Toppenish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.00 10th 12 16.7%
2021 52.78 9th 19 52.6%
2022 16.71 7th 7 0.0%
2023 36.15 8th 9 11.1%
2024 24.53 4th 6 33.3%
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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 Toppenish High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 223 2 3 219 87 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 230 2 2 249 78 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 196 2 3 277 85 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 179 6 1 301 78 n/a n/a 0 565
1992 163 1 3 378 93 n/a n/a 0 638
1993 147 1 4 415 94 n/a n/a 0 661
1994 146 2 2 429 87 n/a n/a 0 666
1995 117 3 1 462 91 n/a n/a 0 674
1996 117 3 1 462 91 n/a n/a 0 674
1997 112 2 2 491 109 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 94 1 4 519 136 n/a n/a 0 754
1999 97 1 4 517 129 n/a n/a 0 748
2000 87 1 3 500 115 n/a n/a 0 706
2001 79 0 2 497 98 n/a n/a 0 676
2002 65 1 2 544 89 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 65 1 2 544 89 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 59 2 1 581 80 n/a n/a 0 723
2005 51 2 2 595 90 n/a n/a 0 740
2006 56 0 3 574 77 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 58 0 4 641 106 n/a n/a 0 809
2008 52 0 2 651 87 n/a n/a 1 793
2009 51 0 2 630 77 n/a n/a 1 761
2010 36 0 2 615 67 n/a n/a 0 720
2011 27 0 2 604 64 0 2 0 699
2012 26 0 3 654 56 0 2 0 741
2013 26 0 2 687 59 0 4 0 778
2014 106 1 2 776 71 0 5 0 961
2015 25 1 2 775 85 0 3 0 891
2016 27 0 1 768 94 0 4 0 894
2017 25 0 0 794 103 0 4 0 926
2018 27 1 0 837 100 0 4 0 969
2019 18 1 0 807 103 0 6 0 935
2020 21 1 0 825 94 0 9 0 950
2021 21 2 0 826 92 0 12 0 953
2022 22 4 1 839 73 0 8 0 947
2023 18 6 3 880 74 0 6 0 987

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 Toppenish High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 31.0 17.2 0
1989 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
1990 563 31.4 17.9 0
1991 565 28.6 19.7 n/a
1992 638 35.6 17.9 n/a
1993 661 36.3 18.2 n/a
1994 666 31.8 20.9 n/a
1995 674 31.5 21.4 n/a
1996 674 31.5 21.4 n/a
1997 716 32.7 21.9 n/a
1998 754 33.3 22.6 n/a
1999 748 35.8 20.9 n/a
2000 706 34.8 20.3 n/a
2001 676 34.9 19.4 n/a
2002 701 39.9 17.6 82.3
2003 701 39.9 17.6 82.3
2004 723 38.0 19.0 79.8
2005 740 37.8 19.6 78
2006 710 38.7 18.3 81.3
2007 809 39.2 20.6 84.5
2008 793 41.8 19.0 84.6
2009 761 41.8 18.2 84.2
2010 720 39.7 18.1 84.9
2011 699 38.7 18.0 92.6
2012 741 38.7 19.1 99.6
2013 778 39.5 19.6 99.6
2014 961 n/a n/a 85.1
2015 891 42.0 21.2 97.8
2016 894 43.0 20.7 88.1
2017 926 45.9 20.1 85.7
2018 969 48.7 19.8 88.1
2019 935 48.0 19.4 88.6
2020 950 50.4 18.8 84.8
2021 953 49.2 19.3 81.8
2022 947 50.9 18.5 86.1
2023 987 50.6 19.4 87

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 Toppenish High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 31.0 17.2 0
1989 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
1990 563 31.4 17.9 0
1991 565 28.6 19.7 n/a
1992 638 35.6 17.9 n/a
1993 661 36.3 18.2 n/a
1994 666 31.8 20.9 n/a
1995 674 31.5 21.4 n/a
1996 674 31.5 21.4 n/a
1997 716 32.7 21.9 n/a
1998 754 33.3 22.6 n/a
1999 748 35.8 20.9 n/a
2000 706 34.8 20.3 n/a
2001 676 34.9 19.4 n/a
2002 701 39.9 17.6 82.3
2003 701 39.9 17.6 82.3
2004 723 38.0 19.0 79.8
2005 740 37.8 19.6 78
2006 710 38.7 18.3 81.3
2007 809 39.2 20.6 84.5
2008 793 41.8 19.0 84.6
2009 761 41.8 18.2 84.2
2010 720 39.7 18.1 84.9
2011 699 38.7 18.0 92.6
2012 741 38.7 19.1 99.6
2013 778 39.5 19.6 99.6
2014 961 n/a n/a 85.1
2015 891 42.0 21.2 97.8
2016 894 43.0 20.7 88.1
2017 926 45.9 20.1 85.7
2018 969 48.7 19.8 88.1
2019 935 48.0 19.4 88.6
2020 950 50.4 18.8 84.8
2021 953 49.2 19.3 81.8
2022 947 50.9 18.5 86.1
2023 987 50.6 19.4 87

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

Toppenish High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201998.2%0.0%0.1%1.0%99.7%99.8%99.7%99.1%99.6%99.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,341 (8.4%) $14,682 (91.6%) $16,024
2020 $956 (8.1%) $10,846 (91.9%) $11,802
2021 $1,724 (9.8%) $15,899 (90.2%) $17,622
2022 $2,100 (10.8%) $17,390 (89.2%) $19,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Toppenish High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 395th of 417 High schoolsRanks 346th of 442 High schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Toppenish High School)48.553.9
 5.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Toppenish School District)43.249.3
 6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Toppenish High School)16.917.1
 0.2%
   10th Grade Math (Toppenish School District)14.614.9
 0.4%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Toppenish High School)16.729.9
 13.2%
   11th Grade Science (Toppenish School District)15.725.9
 10.2%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Toppenish High School)48.553.9
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Toppenish School District)30.725.5
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Toppenish High School)16.917.1
 0.2%
   All Grades Math (Toppenish School District)27.317.4
 9.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Toppenish High School)16.729.9
 13.2%
   All Grades Science (Toppenish School District)19.522.5
 3.1%
   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 Students935987
 5.6%
African American16
 500%
American Indian10374
 28.2%
Asian03
Hispanic807880
 9%
Pacific Islander00
White1818
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%87%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Toppenish High School

Toppenish High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Garfield Elementary School
Elementary : Kirkwood Elementary School
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Valley View Elementary
Middle : Toppenish Middle School

Students at Toppenish High School are 89% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 987 students attended Toppenish High School.

Toppenish High School ranks in the bottom 13.0% 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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