Serving 867 students in grades 9-12, Ephrata High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ephrata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ephrata High School's student population of 867 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ephrata High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ephrata High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1081 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
37%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ephrata High School's ranking?
Ephrata High School is ranked #1081 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ephrata High School often compared to?
Ephrata High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moses Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ephrata High School?
The graduation rate of Ephrata High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ephrata High School?
867 students attend Ephrata High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ephrata High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ephrata High School?
Ephrata High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ephrata High School offer ?
Ephrata High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ephrata High School part of?
Ephrata High School is part of Ephrata School District.
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