Waitsburg High School

www.waitsburgsd.org

87 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waitsburg High School, located in the small agricultural community of Waitsburg, Washington, serves as a central hub for the Waitsburg School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is known for its tight-knit environment, where the modest student population allows for close relationships between students, teachers, and staff. This setting typically fosters a supportive culture where personalized attention is a priority, helping students navigate their academic and extracurricular goals within a close-range community.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. Despite its small size, Waitsburg High School remains committed to maintaining a competitive array of athletic programs and student activities that encourage school spirit and community engagement. By emphasizing traditional values alongside modern educational standards, the school serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding region, aiming to cultivate responsible and engaged citizens.

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waitsburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	2

White
70 (80.5%)
Hispanic
11 (12.6%)
Asian
3 (3.4%)
Two or More
2 (2.3%)
Black
1 (1.1%)

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:	Waitsburg School District
Phone:	(509)337-6351
Website:	http://www.waitsburgsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 18

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 23