The reported proficiency rate for Science is 20%.
Original Research by School Decision on Prescott High School
Prescott High School is a small rural public high school serving ninth through twelfth grade in the town of Prescott, Washington, located in central Walla Walla County. The school is part of the Prescott School District, the sole secondary school in a community that is a very small agricultural town of just a few square miles, with a car-dependent layout, limited commercial activity, and no public transit identified in available records. The local economy is anchored by retail trade, manufacturing, and agriculture, with educational services among the highest-paying industries. The town has seen a slight population decline in recent years, though property values have risen sharply and employment has grown, suggesting a tight housing market in a small area.
The school’s enrollment is very small, with most students concentrated in the junior and senior years. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller white population. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. Data on the share of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or English learner status was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education and language support services.
On state assessments, the school reported results for science at the eighth-grade level in the 2020-21 school year, showing that a portion of students met the proficiency standard. More recent single-year data from the 2024-25 school year shows proficiency rates in English language arts and math. These single-year figures provide a snapshot but not a trend, as only one year of data was available for each subject. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, as measured by a composite index, placed it in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Walla Walla County. A parent may want to explore with the school how it supports students who are below grade level and what interventions are in place.
No graduation rate was reported for the school, which is an important gap. It is possible that the school’s very small size means graduation cohorts are too small to report publicly without risking identification of individual students, but a parent should confirm directly with the district what the four-year graduation rate is and what the school’s track record looks like for getting students to a diploma.
The school appears to be a regular public high school with a general academic program, though specific course offerings, Advanced Placement, dual-credit, or career and technical education pathways were not listed in the available data. Similarly, information on discipline, chronic absenteeism, and staffing ratios was absent. The school’s website is part of the Prescott School District, but no recent district-level changes, strategic priorities, or major initiatives were found in publicly reported sources.
Given the school’s location in a very small, rural town with a limited economic base, the high school serves a tight-knit community where the school itself is likely a central civic institution. The student body is economically diverse by need, and the academic performance numbers suggest that many students are not yet reaching state proficiency benchmarks. For a family considering this school, the key questions revolve around the graduation rate, the supports available for students who are behind academically, and what postsecondary pathways—whether college, trade, or military—the school actively prepares students for. The absence of data on programs and outcomes means a parent would need to visit, talk to the principal, and ask about class sizes, elective offerings, and the school’s approach to helping students transition after graduation.
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