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Pasco School District

Chiawana High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Kennewick Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 8-12
  • Pasco, WA
  • 297 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Chiawana High School is an above average, public school located in Pasco, WA. It has 2,571 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 31% of students are at least proficient in math and 75% in reading.
    Address
    8125 W Argent Rd
    Pasco, WA 99301
    Telephone
    (509) 543-6786
    Website
    psd1.org/domain/122
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    Chiawana High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    75%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    31%
    Average Graduation Rate
    80%
    Average SAT
    1090
    148 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    38 responses
    AP Enrollment
    14%
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $60,275
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $847
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $177,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 128 responses
    Report
    • Gravel Pit Championship
      22%
    • Assemblies
      15%
    • Sport games
      15%
    • Dances
      14%
    • Club activities
      9%
    • Concerts
      7%
    • Homecoming
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,571
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    63%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.41 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.41 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.41 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $58,716
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    12.7%
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.44 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.44 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.44 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,831/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.50 responses
    48%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.50 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.50 responses
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    Chiawana High School Reviews

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    Chiawana High School has the best environment ever! The teachers are very knowledgeable and dedicated to student success. I would say the English, Math, and Music departments are Chiawana's strong suits. Sports teams excel and the facilities they use are top notch. For being the largest school in Washington, it is kept up with well and is very clean. All of the students have positive attitudes and are very friendly, which makes the atmosphere so fun and productive!
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    Chiawana high school is an average high school, but I think it can obviously improve. The food they serve is terrible, sometimes its very cold or just disgusting even sometimes its burned. Chiawana has a lot of gangs that make kids not feel safe since we cant say certain words or dress certain colors because the gangs will jump you. The staff is pretty good except some teachers that look at you weird. There is a lot of discrimination between the students. The white kids feel superior than anyone else. There's a lot of safety concerns since kids are always bringing guns and knives and matches to school. The bathrooms are always full and smell like weed. But the sports and clubs are pretty good and pretty diverse.
    My teachers and administrators have been very helpful throughout my high school career. Last year, we began having advisory classes periodically to increase the graduation rate by helping students prepare for after graduation. However, most coursework for these is college centered, even though I am in a military class. The college information is also not very helpful. Most simply encourage scholarship applications, but give no reference on where to look. They also only focus on local colleges and universities, regardless of the fact that a high percentage of my peers plan to go out of state for college. Giving broader options would help improve the advisory program.