Othello High School

1,333 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Othello High School, located in Othello, Washington, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Othello School District. Situated in the heart of the Columbia Basin, the school plays a central role in a community deeply rooted in agriculture. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enrolling in vocational training, or pursuing higher education at a college or university.

Beyond its core academics, Othello High School is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit through its robust extracurricular programming. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that encourage student engagement, leadership development, and collaboration. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with these experiential opportunities, the school aims to support the holistic growth of its students, equipping them with both the technical skills and the social competencies necessary to thrive in their future endeavors.

1,333

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Othello High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	1,222
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,222 (91.7 %)
White
98 (7.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.3 %)
Black
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Othello School District
Phone:	(509)488-3351
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	939
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	155

* 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 9 388

Grade 10 350

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 289