For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 300 students in Cle Elum, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cle Elum, WA are Swiftwater Alternative High School and Cle Elum Roslyn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cle Elum, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Cle Elum have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Cle Elum, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cle Elum Roslyn High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cle Elum, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swiftwater Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4244 Bullfrog Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4993
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2692 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cle Elum, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cle Elum, WA include Swiftwater Alternative High School and Cle Elum Roslyn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cle Elum?
2 public high schools are located in Cle Elum.
What is the racial composition of students in Cle Elum?
Cle Elum public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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