Serving 935 students in grades 9-12, J M Weatherwax 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 935 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
J M Weatherwax 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 J M Weatherwax High School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of J M Weatherwax High School?
The graduation rate of J M Weatherwax High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend J M Weatherwax High School?
935 students attend J M Weatherwax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of J M Weatherwax High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J M Weatherwax High School?
J M Weatherwax High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does J M Weatherwax High School offer ?
J M Weatherwax High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is J M Weatherwax High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 935 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
