Sunnyside High School

1801 E. Edison Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944

2,122 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sunnyside High School, located at 1801 E. Edison Avenue in Sunnyside, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Sunnyside School District, the high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for college, career, and civic engagement. The school typically offers a diverse range of programs, including core curriculum courses, vocational training, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to the interests and goals of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sunnyside High School plays an integral role in the cultural and social life of the Sunnyside area. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often rallying behind its athletic teams and participating in local events. With a focus on student development, the administration and faculty work to support a varied student population, aiming to provide equitable opportunities and resources to help every student succeed in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

2,122

Total Students

98.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	1,962
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	6

Hispanic
1,962 (92.5%)
White
132 (6.2%)
Two or More
15 (0.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Asian
4 (0.2%)
Black
3 (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:	Sunnyside School District
Phone:	(509)837-2601
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,589
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	171

* 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 9 473

Grade 10 531

Grade 11 525

Grade 12 593