College Place High School

1755 S. College Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, College Place High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

College Place High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

College Place High School's student population of 468 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

College Place High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Place High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1138 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
40%
55-59%
53%
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
44%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is College Place High School's ranking?
College Place High School is ranked #1138 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are College Place High School often compared to?
College Place High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walla Walla High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of College Place High School?
The graduation rate of College Place High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend College Place High School?
468 students attend College Place High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of College Place High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Place High School?
College Place High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does College Place High School offer ?
College Place High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is College Place High School part of?
College Place High School is part of College Place School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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