Pullman High School is a public secondary school in the city of Pullman, Washington, the home of Washington State University. It is the only traditional public high school in the city and in the Pullman School District.
Serving 838 students in grades 9-12, Pullman High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pullman High School's attendance zone covers the entire Pullman, WA school district, encompassing approximately 207 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 14.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pullman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pullman High School's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
838 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Pullman High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pullman High School is 0.54, 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
#341 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Greyhounds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pullman High School's ranking?
Pullman High School is ranked #341 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pullman High School often compared to?
Pullman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colfax High School, Colton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pullman High School?
The graduation rate of Pullman High School is 96%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Pullman High School?
838 students attend Pullman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pullman High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pullman High School?
Pullman High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pullman High School offer ?
Pullman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pullman High School part of?
Pullman High School is part of Pullman School District.
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