Moses Lake High School

1,856 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Moses Lake High School, located in Moses Lake, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Moses Lake School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse range of academic programming, including core curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various vocational and technical training opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, acting as a focal point for local events and activities in the surrounding Grant County area.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school maintains an active extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of varsity sports programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. These programs are intended to foster personal growth, leadership, and student engagement outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a commitment to supporting a growing and increasingly diverse student body, Moses Lake High School continually works to update its facilities and pedagogical strategies to meet the evolving educational needs of its community.

1,856

Total Students

70.8

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moses Lake High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	748
Hispanic	993
Black	30
Asian	11
Two or More	69
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
993 (53.5%)
White
748 (40.3%)
Two or More
69 (3.7%)
Black
30 (1.6%)
Asian
11 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Moses Lake School District
Phone:	(509)766-2666
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	879
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	190

* 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 9 510

Grade 10 518

Grade 11 401

Grade 12 427