WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla High School earned high national and state rankings in 2024 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released this morning. Ranking factors include college readiness, access to college-level curriculum, state assessment proficiency and graduation rates.

"We are so pleased to learn that Wa-Hi again earned recognition as a U.S. News Best High School,” said Walla Walla High School Principal John Schumacher. “We ranked in the top 1/3 of all high schools in the state and nation, boasting especially high marks on our college readiness and breadth index, in addition to our strong graduation rates, and reading and science scores."

By earning a national ranking in the top 40%, Walla Walla High School achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School and gained eligibility to display a U.S. News-trademarked 2024 Best High Schools award. Wa-Hi’s ranking landed them as one of the top-rated high schools in the entire region.

The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments, graduation rates and how well they prepare students for college.

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