Ephrata High School

886 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ephrata High School, located in Ephrata, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Ephrata School District. As a central part of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that includes higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its student body.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the region, maintaining a robust extracurricular program that typically includes competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These activities are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and community engagement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for social and physical development, Ephrata High School aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills and values needed to thrive in an evolving global society.

886

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ephrata High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	383
Black	11
Asian	10
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
451 (50.9%)
Hispanic
383 (43.2%)
Two or More
28 (3.2%)
Black
11 (1.2%)
Asian
10 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Ephrata School District
Phone:	(509)754-5285
Website:	http://ephrataschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 9 217

Grade 10 251

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 209