Wahluke Junior High

Wahluke School District
502 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
554 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wahluke Junior High School, located in Mattawa, Washington, serves as a vital educational hub for the Wahluke School District. Situated in the heart of the Columbia Basin, the school plays a critical role in supporting a diverse student population, many of whom come from agricultural families within the region. The campus is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, providing a structured environment that prepares seventh and eighth-grade students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes community involvement and inclusivity, reflecting the unique cultural tapestry of the Mattawa area. Beyond its core curriculum, Wahluke Junior High offers various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at student engagement and holistic development. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, successful members of the broader Washington community.
554
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    547 (98.7%)
  • White
    5 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Wahluke School District
Phone: (509)932-4455
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 480
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 6 161
Grade 7 204
Grade 8 189
Gender Ratio