Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, West Auburn Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Auburn Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
West Auburn Senior High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Auburn Senior 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 West Auburn Senior High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#2033 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
41%
25%
Black
7%
5%
White
33%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)20-24%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 West Auburn Senior High School's ranking?
West Auburn Senior High School is ranked #2033 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Auburn Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Auburn Senior High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Auburn Senior High School?
135 students attend West Auburn Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of West Auburn Senior High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Auburn Senior High School?
West Auburn Senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Auburn Senior High School offer ?
West Auburn Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Auburn Senior High School part of?
West Auburn Senior High School is part of Auburn School District.
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