For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,372 students in Goldendale, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Goldendale, WA are Goldendale High School and Washington Connections Academy Goldendale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldendale, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Goldendale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Goldendale, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Goldendale High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Goldendale, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goldendale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Gr: K-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Goldendale, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Goldendale, WA include Goldendale High School and Washington Connections Academy Goldendale.
How many public high schools are located in Goldendale?
2 public high schools are located in Goldendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldendale?
Goldendale public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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