For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 793 students in Pend Oreille County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pend Oreille County, WA are Selkirk High School, Pend Oreille River School and Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pend Oreille County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Pend Oreille County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Pend Oreille County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newport High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pend Oreille County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selkirk High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Pend Oreille River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 West 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Newport High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Newport Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 W. 5th St.
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Home Pride
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Cusick Jr Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pend Oreille County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pend Oreille County, WA include Selkirk High School, Pend Oreille River School and Newport High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pend Oreille County?
6 public high schools are located in Pend Oreille County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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