For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 477 students in Ferry County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ferry County, WA are Republic Senior High School, Republic Parent Partner and Inchelium High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferry County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Ferry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Ferry County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Inchelium High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ferry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Republic Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30306 Highway 20 E
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Republic Parent Partner
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30306 East Highway 20
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Republic, WA 99166
(509) 775-3173
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Inchelium High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Curlew Elementary & High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
3 Campus Drive
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Ferry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
374 4th Avenue
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Orient, WA 99160
(509) 684-6873
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Curlew Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 684-6873
Gr: 7-12
Curlew Parent Partner (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: K-12
Inchelium Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ferry County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ferry County, WA include Republic Senior High School, Republic Parent Partner and Inchelium High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ferry County?
5 public high schools are located in Ferry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferry County?
Ferry County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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