Serving 307 students in grades 6-12, Kittitas 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kittitas High School's student population of 307 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Kittitas 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 Kittitas High School is 0.45, 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
#1653 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kittitas High School's ranking?
Kittitas High School is ranked #1653 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kittitas High School often compared to?
Kittitas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan Middle School, Walter Strom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kittitas High School?
The graduation rate of Kittitas High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kittitas High School?
307 students attend Kittitas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kittitas High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kittitas High School?
Kittitas High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kittitas High School offer ?
Kittitas High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kittitas High School part of?
Kittitas High School is part of Kittitas School District.
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