For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,475 students in Othello, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Othello, WA are Othello High School and Desert Oasis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Othello, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Othello have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Othello, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Othello High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Othello, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Othello High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Re-engagement
Alternative School
165 N.1st Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Othello, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Othello, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Othello, WA include Othello High School and Desert Oasis High School.
How many public high schools are located in Othello?
3 public high schools are located in Othello.
What is the racial composition of students in Othello?
Othello public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Othello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Othello include: Desert Oasis High School vs. Othello High School, Othello High School vs. Desert Oasis High School
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