Sage Hills High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 50 students in grades 8-12, Sage Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(14-15)
<50%
49%
(16-17)
≥50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
(17-18)
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
n/a
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sage Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Sage Hills High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sage Hills High School?
50 students attend Sage Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sage Hills High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sage Hills High School?
Sage Hills High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sage Hills High School offer ?
Sage Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Sage Hills High School part of?
Sage Hills High School is part of Ephrata School District.

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