Wenatchee High School

www.wenatcheeschools.org/whs

2,066 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wenatchee High School, located in the heart of Wenatchee, Washington, serves as the primary comprehensive secondary school for the Wenatchee School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a diverse array of programs that include Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous core academics, and a wide variety of elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Wenatchee High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through its robust extracurricular culture. The "Panthers" participate in a full slate of WIAA-sanctioned athletics, while also offering numerous clubs, performing arts programs, and career-technical organizations that help foster a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and holistic student growth, the school plays a central role in the social and educational landscape of the Wenatchee Valley.

2,066

Total Students

92.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wenatchee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	831
Hispanic	1,140
Black	13
Asian	16
Two or More	55
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,140 (55.4%)
White
831 (40.4%)
Two or More
55 (2.7%)
Asian
16 (0.8%)
Black
13 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	Wenatchee School District
Phone:	(509)663-8117
Website:	http://www.wenatcheeschools.org/whs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,088
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	174

* 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 9 561

Grade 10 528

Grade 11 519

Grade 12 458