COLFAX HIGH SCHOOL

Colfax High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Colfax School District school district, located in Colfax, WA with about 289 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Colfax High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Colfax High School, located at 1110 N. Morton Street in Colfax, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Colfax School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a balance between rigorous coursework, student-led extracurricular activities, and a supportive community atmosphere, characteristic of the smaller, close-knit educational setting found in Whitman County.

The school’s official website, http://www.colfax.k12.wa.us, functions as a primary hub for communication between the administration, students, and parents. It offers essential resources including district calendars, athletic schedules, academic policies, and information regarding faculty and staff. Through this platform, the school highlights its commitment to transparency and community involvement, ensuring that stakeholders stay informed about the daily operations and long-term educational goals of the Bulldogs.

For more information, contact Colfax High School at (509) 397-4368 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111-2133
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COLFAX HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Colfax, WA with about 289 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
289
Teachers:
18.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 289 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLFAX HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.7%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Asian
0.7%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.