West Auburn Senior High School serves 506 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Auburn Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Auburn Senior High School's student population of 506 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Auburn Senior High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
35%
27%
Black
11%
5%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Auburn Senior High School?
506 students attend West Auburn Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of West Auburn Senior High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Auburn Senior High School?
West Auburn Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Auburn Senior High School offer ?
West Auburn Senior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is West Auburn Senior High School part of?
West Auburn Senior High School is part of Auburn School District.
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