Wahkiakum High School

Wahkiakum School District
500 SOUTH 3RD STREET
CATHLAMET, WA 98612
127 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wahkiakum High School, located in the small, riverfront town of Cathlamet, Washington, serves as the central educational hub for the Wahkiakum School District. As a small, rural public high school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Lower Columbia River region, often emphasizing tight relationships between staff, students, and families.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and workforce readiness. Despite its modest size, the school maintains an active spirit, typically offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities that encourage student participation and leadership. For families, Wahkiakum High School represents a traditional, supportive educational setting that prioritizes student well-being and local identity within the quiet, scenic landscape of Wahkiakum County.
127
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    95 (74.8%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Wahkiakum School District
Phone: (360)795-3271
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 30
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio