Wapato High School is a public high school serving 874 students in grades nine through 12 located in Wapato, Washington, United States. WHS is part of the Wapato School District. The athletics team is the Wolves. The school was constructed in the 1950s.
Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Wapato 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 871 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wapato High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wapato High School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Motto
The Wolf Pack Way
School Mascot
Wolves
School Rankings
Wapato 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 Wapato High School is 0.35, 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
#1909 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
80%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wapato High School's ranking?
Wapato High School is ranked #1909 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Wapato High School often compared to?
Wapato High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toppenish High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wapato High School?
The graduation rate of Wapato High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wapato High School?
871 students attend Wapato High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wapato High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wapato High School?
Wapato High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wapato High School offer ?
Wapato High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wapato High School part of?
Wapato High School is part of Wapato School District.
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