The average student-teacher ratio in Washington public high schools is approximately 20:1 (2026-27).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1988-2025)
| Year | Washington (WA) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17:1 | 15:1 |
| 2024 | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| 2023 | 17:1 | 15:1 |
| 2022 | 17:1 | 15:1 |
| 2021 | 17:1 | 15:1 |
| 2020 | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| 2019 | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| 2018 | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| 2017 | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| 2016 | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| 2015 | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| 2013 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| 2012 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| 2011 | 20:1 | 15:1 |
| 2010 | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| 2009 | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| 2008 | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| 2007 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| 2006 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| 2005 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| 2004 | 19:1 | 17:1 |
| 2003 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| 2002 | 20:1 | 17:1 |
| 2001 | 20:1 | 17:1 |
| 2000 | 20:1 | 17:1 |
| 1999 | 21:1 | 17:1 |
| 1998 | 20:1 | 17:1 |
| 1997 | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| 1996 | 21:1 | 18:1 |
| 1995 | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| 1994 | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| 1993 | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| 1992 | 21:1 | 18:1 |
| 1991 | 21:1 | 17:1 |
| 1990 | 21:1 | 17:1 |
| 1989 | 21:1 | 18:1 |
| 1988 | 21:1 | 18:1 |
Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Washington (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 11-12
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Spokane Area Professional-technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
N 4141 Regal Street
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7470
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 354-7470
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
327 E Penny Road Ste D
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 11-12
101 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-0550
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
705 West Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
2010 N Puget St
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6100
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
900 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Glenwood Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
Hcoo Stop 2, Holden Village
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Lacrosse High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Northport Homelink Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
402 10th Street
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4251
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4251
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Paideia High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
3043 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2655
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2655
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
105 6th St. N
Skykomish, WA 98288
(206) 677-2623
Skykomish, WA 98288
(206) 677-2623
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Sprague High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
614 W. Fifth Street
Sprague, WA 99032
(509) 257-2511
Sprague, WA 99032
(509) 257-2511
Rank: #11 - 2111. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 8-12
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-12
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Harrington High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
100 S First
Harrington, WA 99134
(509) 253-4331
Harrington, WA 99134
(509) 253-4331
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Interagency Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
2445 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0749
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0749
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
1807 N. Washington
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 354-6299
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Bickleton Elementary & High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
3626 Bickleton Highway
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Creston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
485 Se E Street
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Washington average public high schools student-teacher ratio is 20:1 for 2026-27.
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The best top-ranked public high schools in Washington include Mason County Detention Center, Se Area Technical Skills Center and Spokane Area Professional-technical Skills Center.
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