Serving 297 students in grades 9-12, Ilwaco 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ilwaco High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 338 square miles around Ilwaco, WA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 28.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ilwaco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ilwaco High School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ilwaco High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ilwaco High School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1891 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ilwaco High School's ranking?
Ilwaco High School is ranked #1891 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ilwaco High School often compared to?
Ilwaco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naselle-grays River Valley Jr Sr High Schools, Raymond Jr Sr High School, South Bend High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ilwaco High School?
The graduation rate of Ilwaco High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Ilwaco High School?
297 students attend Ilwaco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ilwaco High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ilwaco High School?
Ilwaco High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ilwaco High School offer ?
Ilwaco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ilwaco High School part of?
Ilwaco High School is part of Ocean Beach School District.
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