Serving 313 students in grades 9-12, Goldendale 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 10-14% (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 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Goldendale 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 Goldendale High School is 0.43, 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.
Goldendale High School is ranked #1585 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Goldendale High School often compared to?
Goldendale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Goldendale High School?
The graduation rate of Goldendale High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Goldendale High School?
313 students attend Goldendale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Goldendale High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goldendale High School?
Goldendale High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Goldendale High School offer ?
Goldendale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goldendale High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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