For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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