Chiawana Senior High School

2,999 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Chiawana High School, located in Pasco, Washington, serves as one of the major secondary educational institutions within the Pasco School District. Known for its expansive campus and modern facilities, the school operates as a comprehensive public high school that caters to a diverse student body. It is well-regarded for its robust academic programming, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and dual-credit opportunities designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Chiawana High School is highly visible in the community for its vibrant school spirit and competitive extracurricular programs. The school is a prominent member of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), frequently excelling in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment, the school emphasizes student engagement and community involvement, striving to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.

2,999

Total Students

148.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chiawana Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	761
Hispanic	2,037
Black	31
Asian	51
Two or More	93
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
2,037 (68.1 %)
White
761 (25.5 %)
Two or More
93 (3.1 %)
Asian
51 (1.7 %)
Black
31 (1.0 %)
American Indian
14 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)543-6786
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	148.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,629
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	301

* 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 9 833

Grade 10 820

Grade 11 710

Grade 12 636