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Sultan Senior High School vs. Granite Falls High School

Should you attend Sultan Senior High School or Granite Falls High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sultan Senior High School
1000 Turk Drive
Sultan, WA 98294
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Granite Falls High School
1401 100th St Ne
Granite Falls, WA 98252
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Granite Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Sultan Senior 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 555 students in grades 9-12, Granite Falls 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
597 students
555 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sultan Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Granite Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sultan Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Granite Falls High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sultan Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Granite Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sultan Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sultan School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Granite Falls School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1382 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1250 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sultan Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Granite Falls High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sultan Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sultan School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granite Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Granite Falls School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in WA)
55-59%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sultan Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sultan School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granite Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Granite Falls School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)
80-84%
(Top 50% in WA)
90-94%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sultan Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sultan School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Granite Falls High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Granite Falls School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sultan Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Granite Falls High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
174
159
Grade 10 Students
151
151
Grade 11 Students
160
133
Grade 12 Students
112
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sultan Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sultan School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Granite Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Granite Falls School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sultan Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sultan School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Granite Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Granite Falls School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sultan Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sultan School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Granite Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Granite Falls School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sultan Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sultan School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Granite Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Granite Falls School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sultan Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sultan School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Granite Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Granite Falls School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Granite Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Granite Falls School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sultan Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sultan School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Granite Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Granite Falls School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sultan Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sultan School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Granite Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Granite Falls School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sultan Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sultan School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Granite Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Granite Falls School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sultan Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sultan School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Granite Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Granite Falls School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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