Pasco Senior High School

2,590 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pasco Senior High School, located in Pasco, Washington, is the flagship secondary institution of the Pasco School District. As a large, comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and is deeply rooted in the local community. The school is known for its strong school spirit, often centered around its athletic programs and the "Bulldog" mascot, which plays a significant role in the cultural life of the campus.

Academically, the school offers a wide array of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Given its location in a rapidly growing area of the Tri-Cities, Pasco High emphasizes inclusive education and multilingual support to accommodate its multicultural demographic. The campus itself is a blend of historical significance and modern educational facilities, serving as a central hub for student learning and community engagement in the region.

2,590

Total Students

127.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pasco Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	2,174
Black	18
Asian	17
Two or More	52
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
2,174 (84.1%)
White
320 (12.4%)
Two or More
52 (2.0%)
Black
18 (0.7%)
Asian
17 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)547-5581
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,637
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	236

* 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 9 657

Grade 10 657

Grade 11 655

Grade 12 621