Serving 281 students in grades 9-12, Onalaska 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Onalaska High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Onalaska, WA, covering approximately 227.5 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onalaska High School's student population of 281 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating and Harvesting High Expectations and Excellence
School Rankings
Onalaska 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 Onalaska High School is 0.35, 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
#1274 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Onalaska High School's ranking?
Onalaska High School is ranked #1274 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Onalaska High School often compared to?
Onalaska High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mossyrock Jr./sr. High School, Winlock Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onalaska High School?
The graduation rate of Onalaska High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Onalaska High School?
281 students attend Onalaska High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Onalaska High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onalaska High School?
Onalaska High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Onalaska High School offer ?
Onalaska High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Onalaska High School part of?
Onalaska High School is part of Onalaska School District.
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