Zillah High School

Summary:

Zillah High School is a public high school serving 427 students in grades 9-12 in Zillah, Washington, which is part of the Zillah School District. The school has a unique student population, with a significantly higher Hispanic enrollment (57.14%) compared to the state average (22.7%), and a lower percentage of White students (37%) than the state.

Zillah High School has maintained strong graduation rates, ranging from 91.2% to 93.1% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average. The school has also seen a decrease in dropout rates, from 6.9% in 2018-2019 to 3.0% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average. However, the school's proficiency rates in SBAC English Language Arts, Math, and WCAS Science are consistently lower than the state averages, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. Additionally, Zillah High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.82% to 70.96% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, East Valley High School has higher proficiency rates in SBAC English Language Arts and Math, as well as WCAS Science, compared to Zillah High School. In contrast, Sunnyside High School and Wapato High School have lower proficiency rates and higher dropout rates than Zillah High School. These comparisons suggest that Zillah High School's academic performance, while not meeting state averages, is relatively stronger than some of the nearby schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1602 Second Avenue
       Zillah, WA  98953-9682


(509) 829-5565

District: Zillah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,158 Help


Feeder schools for Zillah High School:

Elementary:    Hilton Elementary School
    Zillah Intermediate School
Middle:    Zillah Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.1%
White:
37.0%
American Indian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Zillah High School ranks worse than 61.6% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Zillah 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 (57.1%), White (37%), American Indian (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zillah High School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zillah High School is $15,158.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zillah High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Zillah High School 269th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Zillah High School in the ranking list.)

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Zillah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Zillah School District 144th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zillah High School

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Rank History for all students at Zillah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.57 284th 390 27.2%
2005 42.17 255th 394 35.3%
2006 31.33 301st 395 23.8%
2007 38.45 289th 399 27.6%
2008 51.20 233rd 396 41.2%
2009 56.59 209th 402 48.0%
2010 47.97 244th 423 42.3%
2011 42.61 260th 440 40.9%
2012 37.16 309th 450 31.3%
2013 37.09 324th 454 28.6%
2015 41.87 201st 341 41.1%
2017 52.98 163rd 301 45.8%
2018 64.57 112th 315 64.4%
2019 37.59 277th 417 33.6%
2021 37.99 278th 455 38.9%
2022 20.40 359th 434 17.3%
2023 33.25 299th 442 32.4%
2024 39.88 269th 437 38.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Zillah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.74 4th 139 97.1%
2021 39.28 122nd 212 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zillah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.93 78th 227 65.6%
2019 37.65 231st 344 32.8%
2021 33.69 275th 392 29.8%
2022 16.20 340th 370 8.1%
2023 34.92 246th 362 32.0%
2024 50.15 172nd 356 51.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Zillah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.70 1st 35 97.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Zillah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.04 128th 243 47.3%
2019 40.53 230th 358 35.8%
2021 30.99 274th 390 29.7%
2022 33.68 249th 368 32.3%
2023 31.56 248th 357 30.5%
2024 33.02 246th 347 29.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Zillah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.24 80th 254 68.5%
2019 33.55 252nd 355 29.0%
2021 43.61 206th 395 47.8%
2022 12.17 338th 363 6.9%
2023 29.12 260th 358 27.4%
2024 39.27 226th 362 37.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zillah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.21 56th 156 64.1%
2019 45.62 120th 241 50.2%
2021 52.39 122nd 278 56.1%
2022 21.11 224th 261 14.2%
2023 33.30 166th 249 33.3%
2024 47.06 123rd 248 50.4%
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Rank History for White students at Zillah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.93 242nd 382 36.6%
2021 41.92 232nd 413 43.8%
2022 25.70 317th 390 18.7%
2023 47.78 202nd 379 46.7%
2024 46.29 198th 374 47.1%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Zillah High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 2 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1989 199 2 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1990 199 0 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 184 1 2 33 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1992 199 2 0 39 2 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 229 1 0 53 12 n/a n/a 0 295
1994 217 1 2 62 13 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 245 0 1 65 14 n/a n/a 0 325
1996 245 0 1 65 14 n/a n/a 0 325
1997 254 2 2 77 11 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 237 2 4 77 11 n/a n/a 0 331
1999 252 2 5 77 4 n/a n/a 0 340
2000 274 3 4 85 8 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 278 1 8 81 13 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 257 0 4 109 16 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 257 0 4 109 16 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 256 0 8 118 22 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 258 1 4 122 18 n/a n/a 0 403
2006 261 0 3 135 19 n/a n/a 0 418
2007 263 0 5 124 21 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 260 0 2 127 20 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 265 1 2 152 19 n/a n/a 0 439
2010 235 2 4 148 18 n/a n/a 1 408
2011 215 3 0 172 14 1 2 0 407
2012 213 2 3 198 17 0 10 0 443
2013 204 2 2 167 17 0 11 0 403
2014 213 3 2 174 17 1 12 0 422
2015 217 2 2 193 17 1 9 0 441
2016 218 1 1 185 20 1 10 0 436
2017 208 1 1 198 16 1 10 0 435
2018 192 0 1 209 16 0 11 0 429
2019 198 0 2 218 18 0 17 0 453
2020 176 0 2 221 16 0 16 0 431
2021 169 1 2 235 21 0 15 0 443
2022 169 2 2 239 19 0 6 0 437
2023 158 2 2 244 12 0 9 0 427

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 Zillah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 228 13.0 17.5 0
1989 226 12.0 18.8 n/a
1990 226 13.1 17.2 0
1991 221 13.3 16.6 n/a
1992 242 13.2 18.3 n/a
1993 295 14.0 21.1 n/a
1994 295 13.2 22.3 n/a
1995 325 15.1 21.5 n/a
1996 325 15.1 21.5 n/a
1997 346 17.2 20.1 n/a
1998 331 18.5 17.9 n/a
1999 340 18.6 18.3 n/a
2000 374 20.2 18.5 n/a
2001 381 19.5 19.5 n/a
2002 386 19.4 19.9 34.5
2003 386 19.4 19.9 34.5
2004 404 21.0 19.2 35.1
2005 403 21.2 19.0 44.2
2006 418 24.6 17.0 39.2
2007 413 23.0 18.0 40.7
2008 409 24.3 16.8 36.2
2009 439 25.3 17.4 40.1
2010 408 23.7 17.2 40.8
2011 407 23.6 17.2 46.7
2012 443 22.4 19.7 48.3
2013 403 21.6 18.6 48.4
2014 422 n/a n/a 50
2015 441 22.0 20.0 49.4
2016 436 22.0 19.8 48.2
2017 435 21.7 20.0 50.6
2018 429 21.2 20.2 50.3
2019 453 21.9 20.6 50.6
2020 431 22.4 19.1 52.7
2021 443 21.4 20.6 52.8
2022 437 21.4 20.3 55.4
2023 427 22.1 19.2 71

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 Zillah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 228 13.0 17.5 0
1989 226 12.0 18.8 n/a
1990 226 13.1 17.2 0
1991 221 13.3 16.6 n/a
1992 242 13.2 18.3 n/a
1993 295 14.0 21.1 n/a
1994 295 13.2 22.3 n/a
1995 325 15.1 21.5 n/a
1996 325 15.1 21.5 n/a
1997 346 17.2 20.1 n/a
1998 331 18.5 17.9 n/a
1999 340 18.6 18.3 n/a
2000 374 20.2 18.5 n/a
2001 381 19.5 19.5 n/a
2002 386 19.4 19.9 34.5
2003 386 19.4 19.9 34.5
2004 404 21.0 19.2 35.1
2005 403 21.2 19.0 44.2
2006 418 24.6 17.0 39.2
2007 413 23.0 18.0 40.7
2008 409 24.3 16.8 36.2
2009 439 25.3 17.4 40.1
2010 408 23.7 17.2 40.8
2011 407 23.6 17.2 46.7
2012 443 22.4 19.7 48.3
2013 403 21.6 18.6 48.4
2014 422 n/a n/a 50
2015 441 22.0 20.0 49.4
2016 436 22.0 19.8 48.2
2017 435 21.7 20.0 50.6
2018 429 21.2 20.2 50.3
2019 453 21.9 20.6 50.6
2020 431 22.4 19.1 52.7
2021 443 21.4 20.6 52.8
2022 437 21.4 20.3 55.4
2023 427 22.1 19.2 71

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
201996.7%0.4%0.4%2.9%98.2%97.6%98.2%97.6%97.8%97.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (5.6%) $12,682 (94.4%) $13,434
2020 $678 (5.4%) $11,764 (94.5%) $12,443
2021 $494 (3.4%) $14,036 (96.6%) $14,530
2022 $190 (1.3%) $14,968 (98.7%) $15,158

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zillah High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 277th of 417 High schoolsRanks 299th of 442 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Zillah High School)60.856.5
 4.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Zillah School District)60.856.5
 4.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Zillah High School)17.620
 2.4%
   10th Grade Math (Zillah School District)17.620
 2.4%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Zillah High School)57.543.1
 14.4%
   11th Grade Science (Zillah School District)57.543.1
 14.4%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Zillah High School)60.856.5
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Zillah School District)63.750.4
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Zillah High School)17.620
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Zillah School District)5237
 14.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Zillah High School)57.543.1
 14.4%
   All Grades Science (Zillah School District)5039.9
 10.1%
   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 Students453427
 5.7%
African American02
American Indian1812
 33.3%
Asian22
Hispanic218244
 11.9%
Pacific Islander00
White198158
 20.2%
Two or More Races179
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%71%
 20.4%


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Students at Zillah High School are 57% Hispanic, 37% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Zillah High School ranks 269th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Zillah High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hilton Elementary School
Elementary : Zillah Intermediate School
Middle : Zillah Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Zillah 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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