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Best Walla Walla County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,032 students in Walla Walla County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Walla Walla County, WA are Homelink, Waitsburg High School and Walla Walla Open Doors. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walla Walla County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Walla Walla County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Walla Walla County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walla Walla High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Walla Walla County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
109 S Palouse St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2060
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Waitsburg High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Coppei Ave
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Walla Walla Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2057
Gr: 11-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Walla Walla High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Abbott Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,554 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Touchet Elementary & High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
90 Champion Street
Touchet, WA 99360
(509) 394-2352
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
College Place High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 S. College Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-4827
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Columbia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
787 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8573
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Prescott High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
207 South A St
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
614 S 3rd Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
College Place Open Doors Program
Alternative School
1755 S College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-4827
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Walla Walla County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walla Walla County, WA include Homelink, Waitsburg High School and Walla Walla Open Doors.
How many public high schools are located in Wallalla County?
13 public high schools are located in Wallalla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla County?
Wallalla County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% 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 Wallalla County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wallalla County include: College Place High School vs. Walla Walla High School

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