Eisenhower High School

2,248 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eisenhower High School, located in Yakima, Washington, serves as one of the primary secondary institutions within the Yakima School District. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, the school offers a wide array of programs ranging from Advanced Placement (AP) courses to vocational and technical education, catering to a diverse student body. The school is well-regarded for its long-standing traditions, including a robust athletics program and numerous extracurricular activities, such as music, arts, and student-led clubs, which foster a strong sense of community and school spirit among its students.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Eisenhower High School plays a central role in the West Yakima community. The school emphasizes student success through a supportive environment, focusing on preparing graduates for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. With its commitment to diversity and inclusion, "Ike," as it is affectionately known, strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character development, civic engagement, and academic excellence for all students in the region.

2,248

Total Students

97.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eisenhower High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	1,679
Black	25
Asian	15
Two or More	53
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,679 (74.9 %)
White
450 (20.1 %)
Two or More
53 (2.4 %)
Black
25 (1.1 %)
American Indian
17 (0.8 %)
Asian
15 (0.7 %)
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:	Yakima School District
Phone:	(509)573-2600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,566
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	206

* 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 9 717

Grade 10 576

Grade 11 496

Grade 12 459