Oakesdale High School

Oakesdale School District
First & McCoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
73 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Oakesdale High School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Oakesdale, Washington. As a staple of the Whitman County community, the school serves a tight-knit student population, offering a personalized learning environment typical of small-town districts. By fostering close relationships between students, faculty, and the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere focused on academic growth and student development.

Beyond the classroom, Oakesdale High School is known for its active extracurricular culture, which plays a central role in town life. The school prides itself on maintaining strong athletic programs and student organizations that encourage leadership and participation. Because of its size and location, the school acts as a community hub, providing a sense of stability and regional identity for families living in the surrounding Palouse area.
73
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    71 (97.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.7 %)
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: Oakesdale School District
Phone: (509)285-5281
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 6 12
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio