For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,989 students in Kittitas County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA are Ellensburg High School, Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School and Cle Elum Roslyn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittitas County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Kittitas County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ellensburg High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kittitas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellensburg High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2692 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Swiftwater Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4244 Bullfrog Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
Rank: #55.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Grades: 1-12
| 86 students
Rank: #66.
Kittitas High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8848
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8848
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Easton School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Kittitas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA include Ellensburg High School, Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School and Cle Elum Roslyn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kittitas County, WA?
9 public high schools are located in Kittitas County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County, WA?
Kittitas County, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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