Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Wenatchee High School

Public | 9-12 | 2074 students

Last modified
Community Rating

4 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
No new ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
No new ratings

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

4 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted March 6, 2011

This is a great school with involved staff! It has a ver approachable atmosphere and lots of opportuninty for student growth, It's challenging for my kids, in a good way. IThey are getting a good education and I feel like the teachers really care.They have a great music department and take pride in their sports teams! A+
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2009

Wenatchee High School is overcrowded. You can't walk through the hallways without feeling like a heard of cattle. Since the school is so large it is almost like the students are a number and not a name. Finding help from the teachers can also seem like a chore because they leave right after school or there are many other students already filling their time. The course load is easy and not challenging for some students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 12, 2008

Most WHS teachers seemed to know the score about the school; it was school, and there were rules, but as long as you were a good kid and did your work, you got on their good side. Cafeteria was actually worthwhile, but the principal seemed like she was trying to fit everyone into a 'wide acceptance' mold where we had to be courteous at all times and show our proper level of school spirit (hard for those without). Not the worst high school in Washington, but I'm sure there were better.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 18, 2006

I thought that the cirriculum was not as challenging as it could be. Also, it is not a culturally diverse school, which inhibits character growth and cultural intelligence. I did enjoy the small town attitude and the general school spirit.
—Submitted by Victoria Flint, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
33%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

340 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
19%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
64%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
41%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students69%
Female65%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income51%
Not low income84%
Special education50%
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant46%

Biology I

All Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income71%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant70%

Geometry

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income72%
Not low income91%
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant74%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Integrated Math 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special education5%
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant26%

Biology I

All Students54%
Female54%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracial91%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income41%
Not low income70%
Special education20%
Not special education57%
Limited English13%
Migrant32%

Geometry

All Students54%
Female51%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income51%
Not low income62%
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited English55%
Migrant45%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students8%
Female15%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic6%
Whiten/a
Low income5%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education8%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant0%

Biology I

All Students48%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Low income42%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education42%
Limited Englishn/a

Geometry

All Students41%
Female44%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Low income35%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant36%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a

Integrated Math 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

454 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

471 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

509 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income67%
Not low income91%
Special education24%
Not special education82%
Limited English17%
Migrant55%

Writing

All Students77%
Female85%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income67%
Not low income89%
Special education28%
Not special education81%
Limited English22%
Migrant66%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 64%
Hispanic 35% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 9%
Black 1% 6%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A42%
Special education 8%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 9%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 61%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

1101 Millerdale Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 663-8117

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare

Nearby schools



The River Academy
Wenatchee, WA


Skill Source
Wenatchee, WA


Westside High School
Wenatchee, WA



ADVERTISEMENT