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340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (509) 488-3351
Serving 1,233 students in grades 8-12,Othello High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in WA)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Othello High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Othello High School's student population of 1,233 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Othello High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Othello High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (WA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
46%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
91%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.17
0.68
Graduation Rate
(18-19)
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Othello School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Othello High School's ranking?
Othello High School is ranked #1858 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Othello High School often compared to?
Othello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Oasis High School, Washtucna Elementary/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Othello High School?
The graduation rate of Othello High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Othello High School?
1,233 students attend Othello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Othello High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Othello High School?
Othello High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Othello High School offer ?
Othello High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Othello High School part of?
Othello High School is part of Othello School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Othello High School vs. Desert Oasis High School, Othello High School vs. Washtucna Elementary/high School
The nearest high school to Othello High School is Desert Oasis High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mcfarland Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lutacaga Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 9-12 | 115 students 0.3 miles 825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
0.3
9-12
115
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-6 | 594 students 0.3 miles 795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
0.3
K-6
594
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 736 students 0.4 miles 790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
0.4
6-8
736
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Grades: PK | 234 students 0.5 miles 1335 S. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
0.5
PK
234
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-6 | 588 students 0.6 miles 506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
0.6
K-6
588
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50%)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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