Serving 110 students in grades 7-12, Pateros 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pateros High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pateros High School's student population of 110 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Pateros High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pateros High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1238 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
59%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pateros High School's ranking?
Pateros High School is ranked #1238 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pateros High School?
The graduation rate of Pateros High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pateros High School?
110 students attend Pateros High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pateros High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pateros High School?
Pateros High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pateros High School offer ?
Pateros High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pateros High School part of?
Pateros High School is part of Pateros School District.
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