Ellensburg High School vs W F West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellensburg High School
Ellensburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
957 students
W F West High School
Chehalis · Public high · Grades 9–12
950 students
| Measure | Ellensburg High School Ellensburg, Washington | W F West High School Chehalis, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 333 | #152 of 333 |
| National rank | #5508 of 16,910 | #6830 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 957 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 957 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| city | Ellensburg | Chehalis |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellensburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 55.9).
- •W F West High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Ellensburg High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Ellensburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 43.5%).
- •Ellensburg High School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.6).
- •Ellensburg High School is the larger school with 957 students compared with 950.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ellensburg High School better than W F West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellensburg High School ranks higher (61.2 vs 55.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ellensburg High School and W F West High School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Ellensburg and Chehalis in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellensburg High School: 957. W F West High School: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellensburg High School and W F West High School rank in Washington?
Ellensburg High School is 109th of 333 and W F West High School is 152nd of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).