White River High School is a public secondary school located on an 84-acre site just outside Buckley, Washington, United States. Before 1949, it was known as "Buckley High School" but with a merger with "Enumclaw High School" in neighboring Enumclaw, the school became known as White River.
Serving 1,340 students in grades 9-12, White River High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
White River High School's student population of 1,340 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
84 acres
School Motto
Ensure high levels of learning for all students preparing them for success beyond high school.
School Rankings
White River High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White River High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
47%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River High School's ranking?
White River High School is ranked #686 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are White River High School often compared to?
White River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonney Lake High School, Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of White River High School?
The graduation rate of White River High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend White River High School?
1,340 students attend White River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of White River High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White River High School?
White River High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does White River High School offer ?
White River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White River High School part of?
White River High School is part of White River School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I highly recommend this school because they really stride to get all the students invoved in everything the school dose. That includes the Students with Special Education. That is one of the biggest parts of this school is their Special Education Classes and the students in each Class.
5 10/10/2025
The teachers are great and there are many interesting clubs you can join. (If your interested in technology, I would recommend the TSA club for you.) Overall this school has a nice campus with nice faculty and I really recommend it to the person reading this.
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