Wilbur Secondary School

Summary:

Wilbur Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Wilbur, Washington. With a student population of 126, the school is part of the Wilbur School District, which is ranked 72 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White (68.25%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (8.73%), Native American (12.7%), and two or more races (8.73%) students.

Wilbur Secondary School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.0% in 2022-2023 to 88.8% in 2020-2021, which is a positive metric that sets the school apart from the surrounding schools like Lake Roosevelt Alternative School. However, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 4.0% in 2022-2023 to 11.1% in 2020-2021, which is still lower than the 12.5% dropout rate at Lake Roosevelt Alternative School in 2022-2023. Wilbur Secondary School's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), are generally higher than the district and state averages, but the school's math proficiency rates are lower than the state average, indicating an area for improvement.

Compared to the nearby Lake Roosevelt Junior/Senior High School and Creston Junior-Senior High School, Wilbur Secondary School generally performs better on academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates. However, the school's performance is still below the state averages in several areas, and its fluctuating ranking and funding levels may contribute to these challenges. Continued efforts to improve student outcomes and address the needs of the diverse student population will be crucial for the school's success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 202 Pope Street
       Wilbur, WA  99185-1090


(509) 647-5602

District: Wilbur School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,849 Help


Feeder schools for Wilbur Secondary School:

Elementary:    Wilbur Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
American Indian:
12.8%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.3% Help


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Compare Details Wilbur Secondary School ranks better than 71.2% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wilbur Secondary School ranks worse than 54.7% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wilbur Secondary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), American Indian (12.8%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilbur Secondary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilbur Secondary School is $16,849.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilbur Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilbur Secondary School 154th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Wilbur Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilbur Secondary School 239th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Wilbur Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Wilbur School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilbur School District 72nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilbur Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.98 366th 421 13.1%
2005 27.24 336th 425 20.9%
2006 17.47 391st 449 12.9%
2007 26.91 357th 463 22.9%
2008 24.91 376th 466 19.3%
2009 54.67 208th 476 56.3%
2010 56.73 206th 483 57.3%
2011 44.88 284th 492 42.3%
2012 45.06 285th 497 42.7%
2013 70.72 128th 498 74.3%
2015 65.46 143rd 445 67.9%
2016 52.22 206th 443 53.5%
2017 58.60 178th 435 59.1%
2018 77.90 90th 437 79.4%
2019 60.38 186th 512 63.7%
2021 52.30 228th 529 56.9%
2022 39.71 310th 541 42.7%
2023 65.23 160th 539 70.3%
2024 67.52 154th 535 71.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.77 6th 349 98.3%
2019 62.28 126th 448 71.9%
2023 73.15 81st 463 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.55 143rd 452 68.4%
2023 66.57 138th 464 70.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.41 193rd 480 59.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.53 205th 470 56.4%
2022 52.10 219th 488 55.1%
2024 70.36 119th 486 75.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wilbur Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.44 147th 390 62.3%
2005 42.51 254th 394 35.5%
2006 48.95 238th 395 39.7%
2007 50.75 233rd 399 41.6%
2008 45.64 255th 396 35.6%
2009 75.07 83rd 402 79.4%
2010 38.64 290th 423 31.4%
2011 71.29 58th 440 86.8%
2012 82.20 14th 450 96.9%
2013 65.39 142nd 454 68.7%
2015 87.78 24th 341 93.0%
2017 58.42 141st 301 53.2%
2018 81.44 45th 315 85.7%
2019 59.39 156th 417 62.6%
2021 44.80 234th 455 48.6%
2022 64.29 138th 434 68.2%
2023 57.22 172nd 442 61.1%
2024 45.09 239th 437 45.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.78 88th 227 61.2%
2019 44.03 195th 344 43.3%
2022 49.13 177th 370 52.2%
2024 64.59 93rd 356 73.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.78 60th 243 75.3%
2019 63.17 120th 358 66.5%
2021 50.49 168th 390 56.9%
2022 59.61 143rd 368 61.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.74 27th 254 89.4%
2019 54.83 153rd 355 56.9%
2021 20.45 330th 395 16.5%
2022 78.17 66th 363 81.8%
2023 63.69 109th 358 69.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wilbur Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.99 228th 382 40.3%
2021 37.63 259th 413 37.3%
2022 52.83 182nd 390 53.3%
2024 26.62 293rd 374 21.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wilbur Secondary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 85 0 0 3 20 n/a n/a 0 108
1989 98 0 0 2 28 n/a n/a 0 128
1990 89 0 0 2 20 n/a n/a 0 111
1991 129 0 0 1 33 n/a n/a 0 163
1992 150 0 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 143 1 0 4 43 n/a n/a 0 191
1994 140 0 0 4 43 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 142 0 0 2 44 n/a n/a 0 188
1996 142 0 0 2 44 n/a n/a 0 188
1997 139 0 0 9 37 n/a n/a 0 185
1998 151 0 0 8 44 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 155 1 1 9 45 n/a n/a 0 211
2000 143 2 6 2 40 n/a n/a 0 193
2001 125 2 2 1 29 n/a n/a 0 159
2002 107 1 4 1 30 n/a n/a 0 143
2003 107 1 4 1 30 n/a n/a 0 143
2004 90 3 7 1 28 n/a n/a 0 129
2005 89 1 4 3 27 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 77 1 4 4 30 n/a n/a 0 116
2007 74 7 3 4 31 n/a n/a 0 119
2008 88 4 2 2 30 n/a n/a 0 126
2009 77 5 3 1 32 n/a n/a 0 118
2010 87 7 2 3 32 n/a n/a 0 131
2011 99 4 0 4 21 0 1 0 129
2012 96 0 0 8 18 1 11 0 134
2013 110 0 0 7 16 1 8 0 142
2014 115 0 0 7 12 2 13 0 149
2015 121 0 0 9 17 2 8 0 157
2016 120 0 0 8 20 2 8 0 158
2017 119 0 1 8 16 2 7 0 153
2018 103 0 0 11 14 1 9 0 138
2019 101 0 0 10 16 1 11 0 139
2020 88 0 0 10 17 0 18 0 133
2021 89 0 0 12 19 0 17 1 138
2022 96 0 1 14 19 0 9 0 139
2023 86 0 2 11 16 0 11 0 126
2024 81 0 1 9 15 0 11 0 117

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilbur Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 7.0 15.4 0
1989 128 11.0 11.6 n/a
1990 111 10.1 10.9 0
1991 163 11.7 13.9 n/a
1992 187 11.7 15.9 n/a
1993 191 12.7 15.0 n/a
1994 187 12.8 14.6 n/a
1995 188 10.8 17.4 n/a
1996 188 10.8 17.4 n/a
1997 185 11.3 16.4 n/a
1998 203 11.6 17.5 n/a
1999 211 12.1 17.4 n/a
2000 193 12.5 15.4 n/a
2001 159 10.3 15.4 n/a
2002 143 9.9 14.4 37.1
2003 143 9.9 14.4 37.1
2004 129 10.0 12.9 38
2005 124 9.7 12.8 45.2
2006 116 8.3 14.0 41.4
2007 119 8.5 14.0 46.2
2008 126 8.4 15.0 47.6
2009 118 8.4 14.0 45.8
2010 131 10.2 12.8 47.3
2011 129 10.0 12.7 42.6
2012 134 10.5 12.6 38.8
2013 142 11.1 12.7 33.8
2014 149 n/a n/a 36.9
2015 157 12.0 13.0 27.4
2016 158 13.0 12.1 36.1
2017 153 11.8 12.9 30.7
2018 138 11.8 11.6 37
2019 139 11.3 12.2 44.6
2020 133 8.5 15.5 39.8
2021 138 9.7 14.0 45.7
2022 139 10.1 13.6 38.1
2023 126 9.9 12.6 44.4
2024 117 9.4 12.3 51.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilbur Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 7.0 15.4 0
1989 128 11.0 11.6 n/a
1990 111 10.1 10.9 0
1991 163 11.7 13.9 n/a
1992 187 11.7 15.9 n/a
1993 191 12.7 15.0 n/a
1994 187 12.8 14.6 n/a
1995 188 10.8 17.4 n/a
1996 188 10.8 17.4 n/a
1997 185 11.3 16.4 n/a
1998 203 11.6 17.5 n/a
1999 211 12.1 17.4 n/a
2000 193 12.5 15.4 n/a
2001 159 10.3 15.4 n/a
2002 143 9.9 14.4 37.1
2003 143 9.9 14.4 37.1
2004 129 10.0 12.9 38
2005 124 9.7 12.8 45.2
2006 116 8.3 14.0 41.4
2007 119 8.5 14.0 46.2
2008 126 8.4 15.0 47.6
2009 118 8.4 14.0 45.8
2010 131 10.2 12.8 47.3
2011 129 10.0 12.7 42.6
2012 134 10.5 12.6 38.8
2013 142 11.1 12.7 33.8
2014 149 n/a n/a 36.9
2015 157 12.0 13.0 27.4
2016 158 13.0 12.1 36.1
2017 153 11.8 12.9 30.7
2018 138 11.8 11.6 37
2019 139 11.3 12.2 44.6
2020 133 8.5 15.5 39.8
2021 138 9.7 14.0 45.7
2022 139 10.1 13.6 38.1
2023 126 9.9 12.6 44.4
2024 117 9.4 12.3 51.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Wilbur Secondary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.1%0.0%0.0%6.9%96.2%94.6%96.2%93.1%94.6%94.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilbur Secondary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,129 (7.1%) $14,738 (92.9%) $15,866
2020 $212 (2.2%) $9,399 (97.8%) $9,610
2021 $449 (2.7%) $15,914 (97.3%) $16,363
2022 $664 (3.9%) $16,186 (96.1%) $16,849

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilbur Secondary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 160th of 539 Middle schools
 6.6%
Ranks 156th of 417 High schoolsRanks 172nd of 442 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur Secondary School)86.460
 26.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur School District)86.460
 26.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Wilbur Secondary School)40.960
 19.1%
   7th Grade Math (Wilbur School District)40.960
 19.1%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur Secondary School)57.950
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur School District)57.950
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Wilbur Secondary School)47.438.9
 8.5%
   8th Grade Math (Wilbur School District)47.438.9
 8.5%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Wilbur Secondary School)63.250
 13.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wilbur School District)63.250
 13.2%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur Secondary School)63.271.4
 8.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur School District)63.271.4
 8.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Wilbur Secondary School)42.114.3
 27.8%
   10th Grade Math (Wilbur School District)42.114.3
 27.8%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Wilbur Secondary School)66.768
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (Wilbur School District)66.768
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wilbur Secondary School)7061.2
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wilbur School District)6751.6
 15.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Wilbur Secondary School)43.332.7
 10.7%
   All Grades Math (Wilbur School District)44.935.1
 9.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Wilbur Secondary School)6560.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Wilbur School District)6156.6
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students139126
 9.4%
African American00
American Indian1616
Asian02
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10186
 14.9%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%44.4%
 0.2%


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Wilbur Secondary School ranks 239th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Wilbur Secondary School.

Wilbur Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wilbur Elementary School

Students at Wilbur Secondary School are 69% White, 13% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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