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Wahkiakum High School

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Wahkiakum High School is a public high school located in Cathlamet, Washington, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 160 students. The school is part of the Wahkiakum School District, which is ranked 102 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wahkiakum High School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 88.24% of 10th-grade students and 88.24% of all students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 66.2% and 52.63%, respectively. However, the school struggles with math proficiency, with only 23.53% of 10th-grade students and 23.53% of all students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 33.4% and 41.68%, respectively. In science, the school's performance is mixed, with 40.74% of 11th-grade students and 40.74% of all students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 49.66% and 49.73%, respectively.

Wahkiakum High School has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, from 79.1% in 2017-2018 to 91.6% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 0% in 2018-2019 to 8.3% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 78.12% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, and a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 South 3rd Street
       Cathlamet, WA  98612

(360) 795-3271

District: Wahkiakum School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,722 Help


Feeder schools for Wahkiakum High School:

Elementary:    Julius A Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.5%
Hispanic:
12.1%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.7% Help


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Compare Details Wahkiakum High School ranks better than 54.5% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wahkiakum 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 (74.5%), Hispanic (12.1%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wahkiakum High School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wahkiakum High School is $17,722.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wahkiakum High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wahkiakum High School 199th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Wahkiakum High School in the ranking list.)

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Wahkiakum School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wahkiakum School District 102nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wahkiakum High School

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Rank History for all students at Wahkiakum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.95 22nd 390 94.4%
2005 63.67 154th 394 60.9%
2006 48.48 241st 395 39.0%
2007 72.28 106th 399 73.4%
2008 70.69 104th 396 73.7%
2009 56.85 206th 402 48.8%
2010 50.88 231st 423 45.4%
2011 63.26 119th 440 73.0%
2012 55.28 205th 450 54.4%
2013 55.63 216th 454 52.4%
2015 66.20 96th 341 71.8%
2016 67.96 91st 306 70.3%
2017 65.62 115th 301 61.8%
2018 48.43 193rd 315 38.7%
2019 49.79 215th 417 48.4%
2021 23.93 359th 455 21.1%
2022 55.10 187th 434 56.9%
2023 30.31 309th 442 30.1%
2024 53.15 199th 437 54.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wahkiakum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.02 77th 344 77.6%
2021 32.28 283rd 392 27.8%
2022 76.00 65th 370 82.4%
2023 45.01 193rd 362 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wahkiakum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.04 127th 243 47.7%
2019 55.96 155th 358 56.7%
2021 20.28 327th 390 16.2%
2022 48.31 183rd 368 50.3%
2023 33.37 239th 357 33.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wahkiakum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.23 172nd 254 32.3%
2019 44.20 203rd 355 42.8%
2021 28.10 294th 395 25.6%
2022 56.35 152nd 363 58.1%
2023 39.03 219th 358 38.8%
2024 39.41 225th 362 37.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wahkiakum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.55 244th 382 36.1%
2021 10.45 396th 413 4.1%
2022 37.53 254th 390 34.9%
2023 25.62 304th 379 19.8%
2024 42.80 223rd 374 40.4%
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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 Wahkiakum High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 146 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 149
1989 151 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1990 144 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 146
1991 140 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1992 138 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1993 144 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 154
1994 149 1 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 163
1995 156 0 6 7 9 n/a n/a 0 178
1996 156 0 6 7 9 n/a n/a 0 178
1997 160 0 3 10 10 n/a n/a 0 183
1998 168 1 2 8 8 n/a n/a 0 187
1999 172 2 2 5 9 n/a n/a 0 190
2000 191 1 1 1 8 n/a n/a 0 202
2001 180 0 2 4 8 n/a n/a 0 194
2002 154 1 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 166
2003 154 1 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 166
2004 150 1 7 8 2 n/a n/a 0 168
2005 162 2 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 177
2006 183 3 7 3 3 n/a n/a 0 199
2007 183 3 4 2 3 n/a n/a 1 196
2008 168 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 175
2009 148 4 1 3 2 n/a n/a 1 159
2010 143 4 1 4 5 n/a n/a 1 158
2011 134 3 1 8 4 0 4 0 154
2012 138 4 4 13 1 0 6 0 166
2013 136 3 1 15 0 0 5 0 160
2014 120 1 3 17 0 1 3 0 145
2015 133 2 2 14 1 0 3 0 155
2016 114 3 6 11 0 0 1 0 135
2017 100 2 3 14 1 0 3 0 123
2018 130 1 1 11 2 0 5 0 150
2019 144 1 3 12 2 0 11 0 173
2020 157 3 5 15 3 1 9 0 193
2021 164 2 3 18 3 1 11 0 202
2022 146 0 2 15 2 2 6 0 173
2023 125 0 2 18 1 0 14 0 160
2024 105 0 3 17 1 0 15 0 141

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 Wahkiakum High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 149 11.0 13.5 0
1989 152 10.0 15.2 n/a
1990 146 10.3 14.1 0
1991 145 10.6 13.6 n/a
1992 144 10.8 13.3 n/a
1993 154 11.3 13.6 n/a
1994 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
1995 178 9.8 18.2 n/a
1996 178 9.8 18.2 n/a
1997 183 10.0 18.3 n/a
1998 187 9.8 19.1 n/a
1999 190 9.7 19.6 n/a
2000 202 10.0 20.2 n/a
2001 194 10.5 18.5 n/a
2002 166 8.6 19.3 3.6
2003 166 8.6 19.3 3.6
2004 168 9.0 18.7 36.9
2005 177 9.0 19.7 45.2
2006 199 9.3 21.4 47.2
2007 196 10.1 19.4 47.7
2008 175 9.5 18.4 48
2009 159 9.5 16.7 48.7
2010 158 8.2 19.2 92.4
2011 154 7.7 19.7 57.1
2012 166 8.5 19.3 47
2013 160 7.4 21.6 48.8
2014 145 n/a n/a 43.4
2015 155 8.0 19.3 44.5
2016 135 8.0 16.8 52.6
2017 123 8.2 14.9 51.2
2018 150 8.9 16.8 54.7
2019 173 8.9 19.3 60.7
2020 193 8.9 21.4 59.6
2021 202 9.6 20.9 55.4
2022 173 9.4 18.2 57.2
2023 160 9.3 17.1 58.8
2024 141 8.5 16.5 61.7

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 Wahkiakum High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 149 11.0 13.5 0
1989 152 10.0 15.2 n/a
1990 146 10.3 14.1 0
1991 145 10.6 13.6 n/a
1992 144 10.8 13.3 n/a
1993 154 11.3 13.6 n/a
1994 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
1995 178 9.8 18.2 n/a
1996 178 9.8 18.2 n/a
1997 183 10.0 18.3 n/a
1998 187 9.8 19.1 n/a
1999 190 9.7 19.6 n/a
2000 202 10.0 20.2 n/a
2001 194 10.5 18.5 n/a
2002 166 8.6 19.3 3.6
2003 166 8.6 19.3 3.6
2004 168 9.0 18.7 36.9
2005 177 9.0 19.7 45.2
2006 199 9.3 21.4 47.2
2007 196 10.1 19.4 47.7
2008 175 9.5 18.4 48
2009 159 9.5 16.7 48.7
2010 158 8.2 19.2 92.4
2011 154 7.7 19.7 57.1
2012 166 8.5 19.3 47
2013 160 7.4 21.6 48.8
2014 145 n/a n/a 43.4
2015 155 8.0 19.3 44.5
2016 135 8.0 16.8 52.6
2017 123 8.2 14.9 51.2
2018 150 8.9 16.8 54.7
2019 173 8.9 19.3 60.7
2020 193 8.9 21.4 59.6
2021 202 9.6 20.9 55.4
2022 173 9.4 18.2 57.2
2023 160 9.3 17.1 58.8
2024 141 8.5 16.5 61.7

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

Wahkiakum High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201986.0%1.2%3.5%2.9%95.9%94.2%94.2%94.7%95.3%95.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $368 (2.2%) $16,256 (97.8%) $16,623
2020 $283 (2.5%) $10,858 (97.5%) $11,140
2021 $113 (0.8%) $14,108 (99.2%) $14,221
2022 $759 (4.3%) $16,962 (95.7%) $17,722

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wahkiakum 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 215th of 417 High schoolsRanks 309th of 442 High schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wahkiakum High School)61.146.4
 14.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wahkiakum School District)61.146.4
 14.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Wahkiakum High School)38.914.3
 24.6%
   10th Grade Math (Wahkiakum School District)38.914.3
 24.6%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Wahkiakum High School)56.752.4
 4.3%
   11th Grade Science (Wahkiakum School District)56.752.4
 4.3%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wahkiakum High School)61.146.4
 14.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wahkiakum School District)60.848.6
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Wahkiakum High School)38.914.3
 24.6%
   All Grades Math (Wahkiakum School District)47.836.7
 11.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Wahkiakum High School)56.752.4
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Wahkiakum School District)47.946.2
 1.8%
   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 Students173160
 7.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1218
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White144125
 13.2%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%58.8%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wahkiakum High School

Students at Wahkiakum High School are 74% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Wahkiakum High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Julius A Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School

Wahkiakum High School ranks 199th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Wahkiakum High School.


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