Taholah High School

Taholah School District
600 CHITWHIN DR
TAHOLAH, WA 98587
66 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Taholah High School is a public school located in the coastal community of Taholah, Washington, situated within the heart of the Quinault Indian Reservation. As the primary educational institution for the Quinault Tribal community, the school plays a vital role in blending standard academic requirements with the preservation and celebration of local Indigenous heritage, language, and culture. The school is relatively small, which allows for a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community support.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Taholah High School is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the Quinault Nation. The school emphasizes student success by fostering a connection between traditional tribal values and modern educational goals, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and professional opportunities. By maintaining a focus on cultural identity and student-centered growth, the school serves as a cornerstone for the community, striving to empower the next generation of Quinault leaders through a supportive and culturally responsive environment.
66
Total Students
6.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    43 (65.2%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (18.2%)
  • Two or More
    9 (13.6%)
  • White
    1 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (1.5%)
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: Taholah School District
Phone: (360)276-4780
Website: http://www.taholah.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 14
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio