Selah High School

1,159 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Selah High School, located in Selah, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Selah School District. Situated in the Yakima Valley, the school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and student well-being. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective pathways, designed to prepare students for a wide range of post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Selah High School maintains a vibrant campus life characterized by a strong spirit of participation in athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its "Viking" identity, which serves as a rallying point for school pride and community engagement. By balancing traditional academic expectations with extracurricular development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.

1,159

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selah High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	672
Hispanic	445
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
672 (58.1%)
Hispanic
445 (38.5%)
Two or More
29 (2.5%)
Black
4 (0.3%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Selah School District
Phone:	(509)698-8500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 9 297

Grade 10 294

Grade 11 286

Grade 12 282