Goldendale High School vs. Columbia High School
Should I attend Goldendale High School or Columbia High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Goldendale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades 9-12, Goldendale High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, Columbia 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
319 students
351 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
60% | 40%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1150 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
81
104
Grade 10 Students
93
84
Grade 11 Students
74
73
Grade 12 Students
71
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
33%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
80%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%