Colfax Junior-Senior High School is a comprehensive community middle school and public high school in the city of Colfax, Washington. It is the only public Junior-Senior high school in the city and in the Colfax School District.
Serving 262 students in grades 7-12, Colfax High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colfax High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Colfax High School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Colfax High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colfax High School is 0.21, 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
#349 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
89%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colfax High School's ranking?
Colfax High School is ranked #349 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Colfax High School often compared to?
Colfax High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School, Colton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colfax High School?
The graduation rate of Colfax High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Colfax High School?
262 students attend Colfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Colfax High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colfax High School?
Colfax High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Colfax High School offer ?
Colfax High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colfax High School part of?
Colfax High School is part of Colfax School District.
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