Othello High School is a public high school in Othello, Washington, United States, and is part of the Othello School District. Its athletics name is the Huskies. The current principal is Alejandro Vergara.
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Othello 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 11% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Othello High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Othello, WA, encompassing approximately 297.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point in the zone is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Othello High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Othello High School's student population of 1,338 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Othello 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 Othello High School is 0.17, 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
#1828 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Huskies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Othello High School's ranking?
Othello High School is ranked #1828 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Othello High School often compared to?
Othello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Oasis High School, Warden High School, Moses Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Othello High School?
The graduation rate of Othello High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Othello High School?
1,338 students attend Othello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Othello High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Othello High School?
Othello High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Othello High School offer ?
Othello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Othello High School part of?
Othello High School is part of Othello School District.
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