Wapato High School

1202 South Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951

whs.wapatosd.org

853 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wapato High School, located in the heart of the Yakima Valley, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wapato School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region. As a comprehensive high school, it focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

In addition to its core academic programs, Wapato High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and leadership organizations. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique socio-economic and academic needs of its student body. By promoting community involvement and school pride, Wapato High School strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Wapato community and beyond.

853

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wapato High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	695
Black	4
Asian	18
Two or More	17
American Indian	110
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
695 (81.5%)
American Indian
110 (12.9%)
Asian
18 (2.1%)
Two or More
17 (2.0%)
White
8 (0.9%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
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:	Wapato School District
Phone:	(509)877-3138
Website:	http://whs.wapatosd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	625
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 9 243

Grade 10 207

Grade 11 214

Grade 12 189