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 855 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- 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 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
855 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Rankings
Pullman High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pullman High School is 0.56, 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
#323 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Greyhounds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pullman High School's ranking?
Pullman High School is ranked #323 out of 2,113 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pullman High School?
855 students attend Pullman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pullman High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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