White Swan High School

Mount Adams School District
551 Signal Peak Road
White Swan, WA 98952
267 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
White Swan High School, located in the rural community of White Swan, Washington, serves as a vital educational institution within the Mount Adams School District. Situated on the Yakama Indian Reservation, the school plays a significant role in the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, cultural heritage, and student development. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment where traditional educational goals are integrated with the specific needs and values of the surrounding tribal and rural population.

Beyond its core curriculum, White Swan High School focuses on preparing students for life after graduation through various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and vocational opportunities. As a small-town school, it prides itself on maintaining a close-knit campus culture where faculty and staff provide personalized attention to help students navigate their academic journeys. By fostering partnerships with the local community and stakeholders, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged, and well-rounded citizens within their region and beyond.
267
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    156 (58.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    97 (36.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.0 %)
  • White
    6 (2.2 %)
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: Mount Adams School District
Phone: (509)874-2324
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 209
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 64
Grade 10 73
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 61
Gender Ratio