For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,302 students in Pasco, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pasco, WA are Chiawana Senior High School, New Horizons High School and Pasco Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasco, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Pasco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Pasco, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chiawana Senior High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pasco, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chiawana Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Gr: 8-12 | 3,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Pasco Senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 N 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Gr: 9-12 | 2,515 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Ugrad Esd123 Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
3918 West Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 544-5700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 544-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Pasco, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1102 N 10th Ave, Booth Buildin
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Gr: K | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pasco, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pasco, WA include Chiawana Senior High School, New Horizons High School and Pasco Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pasco?
5 public high schools are located in Pasco.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasco?
Pasco public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pasco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pasco include: Pasco Senior High School vs. Chiawana Senior High School, Chiawana Senior High School vs. Pasco Senior High School
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