WAPATO HIGH SCHOOL

Wapato High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wapato School District school district, located in Wapato, WA with about 884 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 45 teachers, Wapato High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Wapato High School, located in the heart of the Yakima Valley, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wapato School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region. As a comprehensive high school, it focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

In addition to its core academic programs, Wapato High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and leadership organizations. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique socio-economic and academic needs of its student body. By promoting community involvement and school pride, Wapato High School strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Wapato community and beyond.

For more information, contact Wapato High School at (509) 877-3138 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1103 S. Wasco Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951-0038
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WAPATO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wapato, WA with about 884 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
884
Teachers:
45.39
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 884 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WAPATO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
17.4%
White
4.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.