Is Warden High School a good school?

Warden High School ranks 285 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Warden High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Warden High School.

What is the racial makeup of Warden High School?

Students at Warden High School are 80% Hispanic, 18% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Warden High School?

Warden High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Warden Elementary Middle : Warden Middle School

Warden High School

Summary:

Warden High School is a public high school serving 286 students in grades 9-12 in Warden, Washington. The school is part of the Warden School District, which is ranked 221 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Warden High School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population (80.07%) compared to the state average (22.7%), consistently lower academic performance on standardized tests, declining graduation rates, and a very high percentage of students (81.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance is generally lower than nearby schools like Vanguard Academy, Moses Lake High School, and Othello High School across various metrics. However, Warden High School's Hispanic and White student subgroups perform better than the overall school, and the school is effectively supporting its migrant student population.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's lower performance compared to nearby schools suggest that Warden High School may benefit from additional resources, targeted interventions, and collaboration with the community to address the unique needs of its student population. By addressing these challenges, the school can work to improve its academic performance, graduation rates, and better serve its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

101 W Beck Way
Warden, WA 98857-9401

(509) 349-2581

District: Warden School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,505

Feeder schools for Warden High School:

Elementary:	Warden Elementary
Middle:	Warden Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.1%

White:

18.2%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Warden High School ranks worse than 65.2% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Warden 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.1%), White (18.2%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Warden High School is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare Warden High School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Warden High School is $19,505.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Warden High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Warden High School 285^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Warden High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Warden School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Warden School District 221^st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Warden High School

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Rank History for all students at Warden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	25.66	302^nd	390	22.6%
2005	34.42	293^rd	394	25.6%
2006	15.41	343^rd	395	13.2%
2007	22.71	327^th	399	18.0%
2008	33.08	300^th	396	24.2%
2009	22.15	328^th	402	18.4%
2010	33.91	307^th	423	27.4%
2011	33.74	304^th	440	30.9%
2012	44.03	276^th	450	38.7%
2013	55.63	217^th	454	52.2%
2015	43.18	197^th	341	42.2%
2016	26.15	257^th	306	16.0%
2017	27.19	239^th	301	20.6%
2018	29.42	241^st	315	23.5%
2019	32.75	303^rd	417	27.3%
2021	19.19	385^th	455	15.4%
2022	38.68	273^rd	434	37.1%
2023	48.15	223^rd	442	49.5%
2024	36.54	285^th	437	34.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Warden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.15	164^th	212	22.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	30.75	178^th	227	21.6%
2019	50.34	167^th	344	51.5%
2021	36.98	259^th	392	33.9%
2022	55.96	142^nd	370	61.6%
2023	66.93	88^th	362	75.7%
2024	50.52	168^th	356	52.8%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Warden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	44.12	13^th	20	35.0%
2019	88.59	1^st	25	96.0%
2021	66.09	8^th	35	77.1%
2022	84.51	5^th	31	83.9%
2023	96.06	1^st	28	96.4%
2024	83.07	2^nd	27	92.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Warden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	25.79	201^st	243	17.3%
2019	24.55	284^th	358	20.7%
2021	17.41	341^st	390	12.6%
2022	46.65	191^st	368	48.1%
2023	51.55	166^th	357	53.5%
2024	34.06	244^th	347	29.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Warden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	27.79	201^st	254	20.9%
2019	40.77	218^th	355	38.6%
2021	26.91	302^nd	395	23.5%
2022	28.76	269^th	363	25.9%
2023	38.73	221^st	358	38.3%
2024	33.89	244^th	362	32.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Warden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	33.33	115^th	156	26.3%
2019	36.28	156^th	241	35.3%
2021	31.68	188^th	278	32.4%
2022	41.96	146^th	261	44.1%
2023	62.04	75^th	249	69.9%
2024	47.48	121^st	248	51.2%

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Rank History for White students at Warden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	67.50	107^th	382	72.0%
2021	38.98	251^st	413	39.2%
2022	82.81	47^th	390	87.9%
2023	68.71	99^th	379	73.9%
2024	51.21	168^th	374	55.1%

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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 Warden High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	100	0	2	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	154
1989	106	0	3	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	163
1990	101	0	5	56	2	n/a	n/a	0	164
1991	99	0	6	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	167
1992	98	0	7	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1993	112	1	6	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1994	111	1	5	87	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1995	128	0	6	107	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1996	128	0	6	107	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1997	129	0	6	117	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1998	91	1	7	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1999	108	0	6	138	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2000	96	0	3	151	1	n/a	n/a	0	251
2001	96	0	6	172	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2002	91	0	4	162	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2003	91	0	4	162	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2004	91	0	5	172	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2005	91	0	2	164	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2006	90	0	3	181	2	n/a	n/a	0	276
2007	75	0	4	195	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
2008	74	0	4	201	4	n/a	n/a	1	284
2009	65	0	5	218	2	n/a	n/a	1	291
2010	55	0	2	215	2	n/a	n/a	0	274
2011	65	0	1	226	0	0	5	0	297
2012	62	0	1	222	0	0	3	0	288
2013	63	0	1	220	0	0	6	0	290
2014	66	0	1	238	0	0	4	0	309
2015	54	2	3	258	0	0	5	0	322
2016	61	0	2	259	0	0	5	0	327
2017	54	0	2	237	0	0	5	0	298
2018	55	0	1	220	0	0	7	0	283
2019	52	2	1	191	0	0	4	0	250
2020	54	1	0	192	0	1	7	0	255
2021	55	2	1	212	0	0	5	0	275
2022	60	1	1	235	0	0	4	0	301
2023	52	1	1	229	0	0	3	0	286

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 Warden High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	154	12.0	12.8	0
1989	163	12.0	13.5	n/a
1990	164	12.1	13.5	0
1991	167	10.4	16.0	n/a
1992	177	11.2	15.8	n/a
1993	201	11.2	17.9	n/a
1994	204	9.7	21.0	n/a
1995	241	9.7	24.8	n/a
1996	241	9.7	24.8	n/a
1997	252	10.0	25.2	n/a
1998	227	10.0	22.7	n/a
1999	252	12.5	20.2	n/a
2000	251	13.1	19.2	n/a
2001	274	15.5	17.7	n/a
2002	258	16.8	15.4	60.1
2003	258	16.8	15.4	60.1
2004	268	17.0	15.8	64.9
2005	257	17.0	15.1	61.1
2006	276	16.7	16.5	57.6
2007	275	18.7	14.7	63.3
2008	284	18.7	15.2	62.2
2009	291	18.7	15.6	68.6
2010	274	17.2	15.9	63.9
2011	297	17.3	17.1	73.1
2012	288	15.4	18.5	75.7
2013	290	12.9	22.4	74.8
2014	309	n/a	n/a	73.5
2015	322	13.0	24.7	70.8
2016	327	17.0	19.2	62.1
2017	298	15.0	19.7	75.2
2018	283	16.1	17.4	80.9
2019	250	15.8	15.7	74.8
2020	255	16.0	15.8	84.7
2021	275	15.3	17.9	78.2
2022	301	15.3	19.6	73.4
2023	286	15.4	18.4	81.8

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 Warden High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	154	12.0	12.8	0
1989	163	12.0	13.5	n/a
1990	164	12.1	13.5	0
1991	167	10.4	16.0	n/a
1992	177	11.2	15.8	n/a
1993	201	11.2	17.9	n/a
1994	204	9.7	21.0	n/a
1995	241	9.7	24.8	n/a
1996	241	9.7	24.8	n/a
1997	252	10.0	25.2	n/a
1998	227	10.0	22.7	n/a
1999	252	12.5	20.2	n/a
2000	251	13.1	19.2	n/a
2001	274	15.5	17.7	n/a
2002	258	16.8	15.4	60.1
2003	258	16.8	15.4	60.1
2004	268	17.0	15.8	64.9
2005	257	17.0	15.1	61.1
2006	276	16.7	16.5	57.6
2007	275	18.7	14.7	63.3
2008	284	18.7	15.2	62.2
2009	291	18.7	15.6	68.6
2010	274	17.2	15.9	63.9
2011	297	17.3	17.1	73.1
2012	288	15.4	18.5	75.7
2013	290	12.9	22.4	74.8
2014	309	n/a	n/a	73.5
2015	322	13.0	24.7	70.8
2016	327	17.0	19.2	62.1
2017	298	15.0	19.7	75.2
2018	283	16.1	17.4	80.9
2019	250	15.8	15.7	74.8
2020	255	16.0	15.8	84.7
2021	275	15.3	17.9	78.2
2022	301	15.3	19.6	73.4
2023	286	15.4	18.4	81.8

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 Warden High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,046 (5.7%)	$17,234 (94.3%)	$18,280
2020	$30 (0.3%)	$11,030 (99.7%)	$11,060
2021	$1,111 (6.1%)	$17,023 (93.9%)	$18,134
2022	$3,204 (16.4%)	$16,301 (83.6%)	$19,505

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Warden 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 303^rd of 417 High schools	Ranks 223^rd of 442 High schools	22.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Warden High School)	52.8	68.1	15.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Warden School District)	52.8	68.1	15.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
10th Grade Math (Warden High School)	38.2	33.3	4.8%
10th Grade Math (Warden School District)	38.2	33.3	4.8%
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	33.3	9.1%
11th Grade Science (Warden High School)	40	37.5	2.5%
11th Grade Science (Warden School District)	40	37.5	2.5%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Warden High School)	52.8	68.1	15.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Warden School District)	43	37.3	5.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Warden High School)	38.2	33.3	4.8%
All Grades Math (Warden School District)	29.3	26.3	3%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Warden High School)	40	37.5	2.5%
All Grades Science (Warden School District)	30.7	26.6	4.1%
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	250	286	14.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	191	229	19.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	52	52
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.8%	81.8%	7%

Schools Near Warden 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
Warden High School	Public	9-12	101 W Beck Way	Warden	98857	Grant County	Warden School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 349-2581	286	15	18.4	81.8%	52 (18.2%)	1 (0.3%)	229 (80.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	36.5	285^th of 437 public high schools	34.8%		48.2	223^rd of 442 public high schools	49.5%	62	41.4	41.4	60.6	60.6	21.1	21.1	$19,505	$3,204	$16,301
Open Door Re-Engagement	Public	9-12	165 N.1st Ave	Othello	99344	Adams County	Othello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 488-4534	23	0		82.6%	3 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$11,900	$280	$11,619
Othello High School	Public	9-12	340 S 7th Ave	Othello	99344	Adams County	Othello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 488-3351	1,333	60	22.2	82.1%	98 (7.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1,222 (91.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	10.9	413^th of 437 public high schools	5.5%		10.5	414^th of 442 public high schools	6.3%	1	23.1	23.0	38.5	38.7	14.5	14.7	$15,842	$1,684	$14,158
Desert Oasis High School	Public	9-12	825 E. Ash St.	Othello	99344	Adams County	Othello School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 488-2659	100	8	12.5	90.0%	6 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			17.4	17.4			$16,570	$1,582	$14,988
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center	Public, Magnet	10-12	900 E Yonezawa Blvd	Moses Lake	98837	Grant County	Moses Lake School District	No	Yes	No	No	(509) 793-7000	27	9	3.0	40.7%	3 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$18,707	$587	$18,120
Vanguard Academy	Public	9-12	740 E Yonezawa Blvd	Moses Lake	98837	Grant County	Moses Lake School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(509) 766-2660	376	17	22.1	67.6%	178 (47.3%)	3 (0.8%)	175 (46.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	30.2	312^th of 437 public high schools	28.6%		14.6	400^th of 442 public high schools	9.5%	88	43.3	43.3	45.0	45.0	24.8	24.8
Digital Learning Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	1530 Pilgrim Street	Moses Lake	98837	Grant County	Moses Lake School District	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 766-2650	210	11	19.0	71.0%	104 (49.5%)	3 (1.4%)	93 (44.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	15.6	387^th of 437 public high schools	11.4%		21.8	350^th of 442 public high schools	20.8%	37			45.0	32.1	13.8	10.8	$13,311	$435	$12,876
Moses Lake High School	Public	9-12	803 E. Sharon Ave.	Moses Lake	98837	Grant County	Moses Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 766-2666	1,984	81	24.4	63.8%	830 (41.8%)	28 (1.4%)	1,023 (51.6%)	24 (1.2%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	68 (3.4%)	36.6	283^rd of 437 public high schools	35.2%		27	322^nd of 442 public high schools	27.1%	39	41.2	41.2	57.7	57.7	24.7	24.7	$15,394	$1,120	$14,275
MLSD Open Doors Re-Engagement Program	Public	9-12	1328 E. Hunter Place	Moses Lake	98837	Grant County	Moses Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 793-7660	95	0		88.4%	38 (40.0%)	2 (2.1%)	53 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)							$10,528	$435	$10,094

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