Waterville High School

Summary:

Waterville High School is a public high school serving grades 5-12 in the small town of Waterville, Washington, with a total enrollment of 116 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, exceptional support for specific student subgroups, and diverse student population.

Waterville High School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, with its 10th-grade ELA proficiency rate reaching 70.59% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 66.2%. The school's female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also excel, ranking 44th and 32nd, respectively, out of high schools across Washington. However, the school's graduation rate of 79.1% in 2016-2017 is slightly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 8.3% is higher than nearby schools, which range from 1.7% to 18.7%.

Compared to nearby schools, Waterville High School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (26.72%) and a lower percentage of White students (67.24%). The school's per-student spending has also fluctuated significantly, from $8,356 in 2019-2020 to $24,564 in 2021-2022, which may impact its ability to maintain high-quality educational programs and support services. Overall, Waterville High School stands out as a strong-performing school, but it may face challenges related to funding stability, graduation rates, and demographic shifts that warrant further investigation and targeted support.


Detail:

Public 5-12

 200 E BIRCH St.
       Waterville, WA  98858


(509) 745-8583

District: Waterville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,564 Help


Feeder schools for Waterville High School:

Elementary:    Waterville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
26.7%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Compare Details Waterville High School ranks better than 76.8% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Waterville High School ranks better than 70.7% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waterville 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 (67.2%), Hispanic (26.7%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterville High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterville High School is $24,564.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterville High School 124th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Waterville High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterville High School 128th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Waterville High School in the ranking list.)

Waterville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterville School District 57th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterville High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.89 137th 421 67.5%
2005 40.92 271st 425 36.2%
2006 19.27 385th 449 14.3%
2007 20.37 392nd 463 15.3%
2008 27.36 363rd 466 22.1%
2009 39.47 302nd 476 36.6%
2010 20.79 412th 483 14.7%
2011 47.06 271st 492 44.9%
2012 17.63 437th 497 12.1%
2013 44.18 286th 498 42.6%
2015 35.83 287th 445 35.5%
2016 22.51 352nd 443 20.5%
2017 35.04 291st 435 33.1%
2018 21.69 350th 437 19.9%
2019 28.29 383rd 512 25.2%
2021 56.00 203rd 529 61.6%
2022 43.79 279th 541 48.4%
2023 51.83 225th 539 58.3%
2024 72.64 124th 535 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.26 72nd 458 84.3%
2022 77.54 55th 475 88.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.10 325th 452 28.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.78 425th 470 9.6%
2023 51.86 217th 488 55.5%
2024 69.93 122nd 486 74.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Waterville High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.01 233rd 390 40.3%
2005 57.82 186th 394 52.8%
2006 37.38 284th 395 28.1%
2007 16.93 338th 399 15.3%
2008 45.02 256th 396 35.4%
2009 31.11 302nd 402 24.9%
2010 35.16 305th 423 27.9%
2011 56.62 175th 440 60.2%
2012 49.96 245th 450 45.6%
2013 37.15 323rd 454 28.9%
2015 37.23 224th 341 34.3%
2016 29.28 242nd 306 20.9%
2017 26.97 241st 301 19.9%
2019 33.74 301st 417 27.8%
2021 56.97 171st 455 62.4%
2022 39.61 264th 434 39.2%
2023 72.69 100th 442 77.4%
2024 64.69 128th 437 70.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.47 257th 344 25.3%
2021 69.95 75th 392 80.9%
2023 83.47 32nd 362 91.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.46 270th 358 24.6%
2021 45.71 196th 390 49.7%
2023 85.10 44th 357 87.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.40 52nd 395 86.8%
2022 52.40 168th 363 53.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.00 152nd 156 2.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Waterville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.38 225th 382 41.1%
2021 48.37 191st 413 53.8%
2022 24.12 325th 390 16.7%
2023 49.89 188th 379 50.4%
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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.

Waterville High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Waterville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 87 0 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 99
1989 106 0 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 118
1990 112 0 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 123
1991 121 1 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 140
1992 141 1 1 39 1 n/a n/a 0 183
1993 162 1 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 173 1 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1995 198 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 198 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 183 0 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1998 179 0 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 180 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 152 0 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2001 150 0 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 177 0 2 29 5 n/a n/a 0 213
2003 177 0 2 29 5 n/a n/a 0 213
2004 170 1 2 39 5 n/a n/a 0 217
2005 175 1 2 56 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2006 156 0 0 59 2 n/a n/a 0 217
2007 117 0 0 44 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 113 0 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 169
2009 120 0 1 48 2 n/a n/a 0 171
2010 119 1 2 42 3 n/a n/a 0 167
2011 116 0 0 42 2 0 7 0 167
2012 108 0 1 41 4 0 6 0 160
2013 116 0 1 45 3 0 6 0 171
2014 118 0 0 47 3 0 7 0 175
2015 116 0 1 51 3 0 6 0 177
2016 118 0 1 53 2 0 7 0 181
2017 99 0 1 45 3 0 4 0 152
2018 98 0 1 42 4 0 4 0 149
2019 100 0 1 41 4 0 4 0 150
2020 85 0 1 46 2 0 3 1 138
2021 81 0 2 44 2 0 4 1 134
2022 76 0 1 39 3 0 4 0 123
2023 78 0 0 31 3 0 4 0 116

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 Waterville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 99 12.0 8.2 0
1989 118 8.0 14.7 n/a
1990 123 11.6 10.6 0
1991 140 11.2 12.5 n/a
1992 183 12.2 15.0 n/a
1993 179 13.6 13.2 n/a
1994 198 15.4 12.9 n/a
1995 224 15.7 14.3 n/a
1996 224 15.7 14.3 n/a
1997 221 16.3 13.6 n/a
1998 216 15.2 14.2 n/a
1999 208 17.7 11.8 n/a
2000 189 13.7 13.8 n/a
2001 182 13.9 13.1 n/a
2002 213 12.2 17.5 43.2
2003 213 12.2 17.5 43.2
2004 217 13.0 16.7 47.9
2005 237 12.6 18.8 48.9
2006 217 13.8 15.7 52.1
2007 162 11.4 14.2 53.7
2008 169 11.3 15.0 52.1
2009 171 12.0 14.3 53.2
2010 167 13.1 12.7 56.9
2011 167 12.3 13.5 61.1
2012 160 11.6 13.7 60.6
2013 171 11.7 14.6 60.8
2014 175 n/a n/a 57.7
2015 177 12.0 14.7 54.8
2016 181 11.0 16.4 58
2017 152 12.1 12.4 49.3
2018 149 13.0 11.4 45.6
2019 150 14.0 10.7 52.7
2020 138 10.7 12.8 54.3
2021 134 11.6 11.4 48.5
2022 123 11.5 10.6 54.5
2023 116 10.3 11.2 56

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 Waterville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 99 12.0 8.2 0
1989 118 8.0 14.7 n/a
1990 123 11.6 10.6 0
1991 140 11.2 12.5 n/a
1992 183 12.2 15.0 n/a
1993 179 13.6 13.2 n/a
1994 198 15.4 12.9 n/a
1995 224 15.7 14.3 n/a
1996 224 15.7 14.3 n/a
1997 221 16.3 13.6 n/a
1998 216 15.2 14.2 n/a
1999 208 17.7 11.8 n/a
2000 189 13.7 13.8 n/a
2001 182 13.9 13.1 n/a
2002 213 12.2 17.5 43.2
2003 213 12.2 17.5 43.2
2004 217 13.0 16.7 47.9
2005 237 12.6 18.8 48.9
2006 217 13.8 15.7 52.1
2007 162 11.4 14.2 53.7
2008 169 11.3 15.0 52.1
2009 171 12.0 14.3 53.2
2010 167 13.1 12.7 56.9
2011 167 12.3 13.5 61.1
2012 160 11.6 13.7 60.6
2013 171 11.7 14.6 60.8
2014 175 n/a n/a 57.7
2015 177 12.0 14.7 54.8
2016 181 11.0 16.4 58
2017 152 12.1 12.4 49.3
2018 149 13.0 11.4 45.6
2019 150 14.0 10.7 52.7
2020 138 10.7 12.8 54.3
2021 134 11.6 11.4 48.5
2022 123 11.5 10.6 54.5
2023 116 10.3 11.2 56

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $776 (4.4%) $16,936 (95.6%) $17,712
2020 n/a $8,356 (100.0%) $8,356
2021 $994 (4.8%) $19,886 (95.2%) $20,880
2022 $2,048 (8.3%) $22,516 (91.7%) $24,564

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterville 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 383rd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 225th of 539 Middle schools
 33.1%
Ranks 301st of 417 High schoolsRanks 100th of 442 High schools
 49.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterville High School)53.372.2
 18.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterville School District)53.372.2
 18.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Waterville High School)33.350
 16.7%
   7th Grade Math (Waterville School District)33.350
 16.7%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterville High School)56.343.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterville School District)56.343.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Waterville High School)31.325
 6.3%
   8th Grade Math (Waterville School District)31.325
 6.3%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Waterville High School)31.337.5
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Waterville School District)31.337.5
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waterville High School)57.768.4
 10.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Waterville School District)57.768.4
 10.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Waterville High School)38.552.6
 14.2%
   10th Grade Math (Waterville School District)38.552.6
 14.2%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Waterville High School)36.455.6
 19.2%
   11th Grade Science (Waterville School District)36.455.6
 19.2%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waterville High School)53.962.3
 8.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Waterville School District)5755.9
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Waterville High School)37.243.4
 6.2%
   All Grades Math (Waterville School District)47.142.9
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Waterville High School)34.247.1
 12.9%
   All Grades Science (Waterville School District)36.454.2
 17.8%
   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 Students150116
 22.7%
African American00
American Indian43
 25%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4131
 24.4%
Pacific Islander00
White10078
 22%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%56%
 3.4%


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Waterville High School ranks 128th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Waterville High School.

Students at Waterville High School are 67% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Waterville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waterville Elementary


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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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