Selah High School is a public high school located in Selah, Washington, United States, serving students in grades 9–12. It is part of the Selah School District and enrolls approximately 1000 students yearly. Selah excels in its excellent academics, Career Technical Programs as well as in its sports.
Serving 1,159 students in grades 9-12, Selah 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 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selah High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Selah school district, covering approximately 350.4 square miles. The area is situated in Selah, WA, with a typical drive to the school taking about 20-30 minutes and reaching up to 31.8 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Selah High School's student population of 1,159 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Selah High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selah High School is 0.52, 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
#1457 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selah High School's ranking?
Selah High School is ranked #1457 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Selah High School often compared to?
Selah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Valley High School, Eisenhower High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Selah High School?
The graduation rate of Selah High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Selah High School?
1,159 students attend Selah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Selah High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selah High School?
Selah High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Selah High School offer ?
Selah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selah High School part of?
Selah High School is part of Selah School District.
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