Colfax High School

Colfax School District
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
263 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Colfax High School, located at 1110 N. Morton Street in Colfax, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Colfax School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a balance between rigorous coursework, student-led extracurricular activities, and a supportive community atmosphere, characteristic of the smaller, close-knit educational setting found in Whitman County.

The school’s official website, http://www.colfax.k12.wa.us, functions as a primary hub for communication between the administration, students, and parents. It offers essential resources including district calendars, athletic schedules, academic policies, and information regarding faculty and staff. Through this platform, the school highlights its commitment to transparency and community involvement, ensuring that stakeholders stay informed about the daily operations and long-term educational goals of the Bulldogs.
263
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    229 (87.1%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.6%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Colfax School District
Phone: (509)397-4368
Website: http://www.csd300.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 43
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio