Tonasket High School is located in Tonasket, Washington about 25 miles south of the Canada–US border and 160 miles west of Spokane. The elementary, middle, and high school are all located on the same property; grades 6-12 share a spacious library and resource center.
Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, Tonasket 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonasket High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tonasket High School's student population of 280 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Focused on learning and linking learning to life
School Rankings
Tonasket High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonasket High School is 0.56, 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
#1101 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
40%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
47%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonasket High School's ranking?
Tonasket High School is ranked #1101 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tonasket High School often compared to?
Tonasket High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Omak High School, Oroville Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonasket High School?
The graduation rate of Tonasket High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tonasket High School?
280 students attend Tonasket High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tonasket High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonasket High School?
Tonasket High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonasket High School offer ?
Tonasket High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tonasket High School part of?
Tonasket High School is part of Tonasket School District.
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