Wahluke High School

Wahluke School District
505 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
750 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wahluke High School, located in the rural community of Mattawa, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Wahluke School District. Situated in the heart of a significant agricultural region, the school supports a diverse student body, many of whom come from families involved in the local fruit and viticulture industries. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering academic growth and community involvement, often working closely with local stakeholders to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce.

As the focal point of the Mattawa community, the school emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and resilience. Despite the challenges often associated with remote, rural districts, Wahluke High School provides a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to engage students. The school plays a vital role in the social and civic fabric of the area, striving to ensure that its graduates are equipped with the skills and support necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
750
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    742 (99.1%)
  • White
    7 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Wahluke School District
Phone: (509)932-4477
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 648
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* 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 9 203
Grade 10 178
Grade 11 196
Grade 12 173
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sentinel Tech Alt School
Wahluke School District
36 Students
20140 Rd 24 SW
Mattawa, WA 99349 (1.4 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th