Garfield at Palouse High School
Palouse, WA · Garfield School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, remote
59th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
600 E. Alder, Palouse, WA 99161
(509)878-1921NCES ID 530300003135Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Garfield at Palouse High School 59th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2024 to 87th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 41 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 97.6% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 3.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $354K in zip 99161 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Garfield at Palouse High School
- #81Palouse High SchoolPalouse School District · 0 mi away81st of 437
ELA 73% = · Math 36% ▼10Compare - #39Pullman High SchoolPullman School District · 12.6 mi away39th of 437
ELA 79% ▲6 · Math 52% ▲6Compare - #124Colfax High SchoolColfax School District · 13.7 mi away124th of 437
ELA 55% ▼18 · Math 43% ▼3Compare - #169Oakesdale High SchoolOakesdale School District · 16.9 mi away169th of 437
ELA 48% ▼25 · Math 41% ▼5Compare - #253Tekoa High SchoolTekoa School District · 21.5 mi away253rd of 437
ELA 44% ▼29 · Math 26% ▼20Compare - #185St John/Endicott HighSt. John School District · 27.1 mi away185th of 437
ELA 64% ▼9 · Math 21% ▼25Compare
What school district is Garfield at Palouse High School in?
Garfield at Palouse High School is part of the Garfield School District district in Palouse, Washington.
Is Garfield at Palouse High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield at Palouse High School 59th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield at Palouse High School?
White 98%, Hispanic 2% (41 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield at Palouse High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99161 is $354K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.