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Best Kittitas County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,058 students in Kittitas County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA are Swiftwater Alternative High School, Cle Elum Roslyn High School and Ellensburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittitas County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Kittitas County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cle Elum Roslyn High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Kittitas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swiftwater Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4244 Bullfrog Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2692 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Ellensburg High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Easton School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Kittitas High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Ellensburg Choice Schools
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Ellensburg Open Doors
Alternative School
1200 E Capital
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8182
Gr: 11-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Parke Creek Treatment Center
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kittitas County, WA include Swiftwater Alternative High School, Cle Elum Roslyn High School and Ellensburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kittitas County?
9 public high schools are located in Kittitas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County?
Kittitas County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kittitas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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