Othello High School is a public high school in Othello, Washington, United States, and is part of the Othello School District. Its athletics name is the Huskies. The current principal is Alejandro Vergara.
Serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12, Othello 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 11% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Othello High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Othello High School's student population of 1,348 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Huskies
School Rankings
Othello 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 Othello High School is 0.17, 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
#1828 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
91%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Huskies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Othello High School's ranking?
Othello High School is ranked #1828 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Othello High School often compared to?
Othello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Oasis High School, Warden High School, Moses Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Othello High School?
The graduation rate of Othello High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Othello High School?
1,348 students attend Othello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Othello High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Othello High School?
Othello High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Othello High School offer ?
Othello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Othello High School part of?
Othello High School is part of Othello School District.
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