Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, West Auburn Senior 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
West Auburn Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1903 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
34%
48%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Auburn Senior High School's ranking?
West Auburn Senior High School is ranked #1903 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Auburn Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Auburn Senior High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend West Auburn Senior High School?
190 students attend West Auburn Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of West Auburn Senior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Auburn Senior High School?
West Auburn Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Auburn Senior High School offer ?
West Auburn Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Auburn Senior High School part of?
West Auburn Senior High School is part of Auburn School District.
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