Palouse High School

(509)878-1921

53 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palouse High School, located in the small, rural community of Palouse, Washington, serves as a central hub for the local educational experience. As part of a close-knit agricultural region, the school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students benefit from individualized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the regional workforce.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, often acting as a focal point for local events and athletic activities. Its setting in Whitman County allows for a unique educational environment that balances traditional learning with the values of the surrounding Palouse landscape. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school provides an environment where students are encouraged to be active participants in both their personal development and the broader civic life of their town.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palouse High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	6
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
42 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (11.5 %)
Two or More
2 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (3.8 %)

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:	Palouse School District
Phone:	(509)878-1921
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 12

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 16