At a glance
Reported students
853
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
Wapato High School: 853 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.7:1
What the reported data says about Wapato High School
Wapato High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wapato. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Wapato School District. NCES reports 853 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (81.5%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (12.9%). English learners represent 38.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wapato High School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic81.5%
- Black0.5%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native12.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wapato School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pace Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
88 reported students
Wapato Online Academy 9-12
High · Grades 09–12
33 reported students
Wapato ESD 105 Open Doors
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Wapato Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
737 reported students
Camas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
452 reported students
Adams Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
394 reported students
Public schools near Wapato High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Alternative High School High · Wapato School District | 09–12 | 88 | 0.5 mi |
| Wapato Online Academy 9-12 High · Wapato School District | 09–12 | 33 | 0.6 mi |
| Toppenish High School High · Toppenish School District | 09–12 | 969 | 5.7 mi |
| Computer Academy Toppenish High School High · Toppenish School District | 06–12 | 185 | 5.7 mi |
| Zillah High School High · Zillah School District | 09–12 | 455 | 8.8 mi |
| East Valley High School High · East Valley School District (Yakima) | 09–12 | 1,064 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wapato High School
What grades does Wapato High School serve?
Wapato High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wapato School District.
How many students attend Wapato High School?
Wapato High School reported 853 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 887 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wapato High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 853 students and 46.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wapato High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wapato High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wapato School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wapato High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wapato High School in?
Wapato High School is part of Wapato School District, based in Wapato, WA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wapato High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pace Alternative High School (0.5 mi), Wapato Online Academy 9-12 (0.6 mi), Toppenish High School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.