Serving 257 students in grades 7-12, Ocosta Junior - Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School's student population of 257 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocosta Junior - Senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocosta Junior - Senior High School's ranking?
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School is ranked #1442 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocosta Junior - Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ocosta Junior - Senior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ocosta Junior - Senior High School?
257 students attend Ocosta Junior - Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ocosta Junior - Senior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocosta Junior - Senior High School?
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ocosta Junior - Senior High School offer ?
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ocosta Junior - Senior High School part of?
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School is part of Ocosta School District.
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