SELKIRK HIGH SCHOOL

Selkirk High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Selkirk School District school district, located in Ione, WA with about 77 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 7 teachers, Selkirk High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Selkirk High School is a small, public secondary school located in Ione, Washington, serving the rural communities of Pend Oreille County. As part of the Selkirk School District, the school focuses on providing a personalized educational experience, leveraging its intimate campus setting to foster strong relationships between students and faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, emphasizing local values and a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

Academically, Selkirk High School strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success by offering a core curriculum supplemented by opportunities for career and technical education. Despite its remote location, the school utilizes modern resources to ensure students remain competitive in a changing workforce. By maintaining a tight-knit culture, the school promotes a sense of school spirit and community pride, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to contribute to both the local region and the broader global community.

For more information, contact Selkirk High School at (509) 446-3505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.