Serving 113 students in grades 7-12, Pateros 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pateros High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pateros school district, covering approximately 248.6 square miles around the city of Pateros, WA. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located 25 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pateros High School's student population of 113 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Pateros 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 Pateros High School is 0.53, 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
#1325 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
59%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pateros High School's ranking?
Pateros High School is ranked #1325 out of 2,088 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pateros High School?
The graduation rate of Pateros High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pateros High School?
113 students attend Pateros High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pateros High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pateros High School?
Pateros High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pateros High School offer ?
Pateros High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pateros High School part of?
Pateros High School is part of Pateros School District.
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