South Bend High School

266 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

South Bend High School, located at 400 E. 1st in South Bend, Washington, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated in the heart of Pacific County near the Willapa River, the school functions as a focal point for the small, close-knit town, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention and student development within a rural coastal setting.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Bend High School plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of the community. The school emphasizes the importance of athletics, arts, and student leadership, helping to build school spirit and community engagement. As part of the South Bend School District, the high school reflects the region's commitment to public education, aiming to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed while maintaining the traditions and values of their local town.

266

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Bend High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	114
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

White
115 (43.4 %)
Hispanic
114 (43.0 %)
Two or More
27 (10.2 %)
Asian
6 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

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:	South Bend School District
Phone:	(360)875-5707
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 7 34

Grade 8 40

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 60