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Walla Walla High School earned a national ranking in the U. S. News & World Report 2026 Best High Schools rankings“Walla Walla High School has earned recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best High Schools rankings, placing 64th among high schools in Washington and No. 3,337 nationally.”
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Walla Walla High School placed 64th among Washington high schools“Walla Walla High School has earned recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best High Schools rankings, placing 64th among high schools in Washington and No. 3,337 nationally.”
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Walla Walla High School is ranked No. 3,337 nationally“placing 64th among high schools in Washington and No. 3,337 nationally.”
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The school's recognition reflects its strong performance in college readiness“The rankings, released this morning, recognize Wa-Hi’s strong performance in areas including college readiness, access to college-level coursework, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates.”
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The school's recognition reflects its strong performance in access to Advanced Placement courses“Walla Walla High School has earned recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best High Schools rankings, placing 64th among high schools in Washington and No. 3,337 nationally. The rankings, released this morning, recognize Wa-Hi’s strong performance in areas including college readiness, access to college-level coursework, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates.”
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The school's recognition reflects its strong performance in state assessment proficiency“The rankings, released this morning, recognize Wa-Hi’s strong performance in areas including college readiness, access to college-level coursework, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates.”
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The school's recognition reflects its strong performance in graduation rates“The rankings, released this morning, recognize Wa-Hi’s strong performance in areas including college readiness, access to college-level coursework, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates.”
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29 percent of students participate in AP courses“The school’s AP participation rate is 29 percent, with 388 students enrolled in 12th grade.”
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388 12th graders are enrolled in AP courses“388 students enrolled in 12th grade.”
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59 percent of students are economically disadvantaged“59 percent of Wa-Hi students are identified as economically disadvantaged.”
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Principal John Schumacher praised the school's students and staff““Being recognized by U.S. News is a reflection of the tremendous work happening every day at Walla Walla High School,” said Principal John Schumacher. “Our students continue to challenge themselves, take advantage of opportunities such as Advanced Placement coursework, and work toward achieving their goals. This recognition is also a testament to our dedicated staff, who work hard to provide students with the support, opportunities, and high-quality learning experiences they need to be successful.”
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Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan praised the school's students and staff“"We are proud of the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families," said Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan. "This recognition reflects the commitment across our school community to providing students with meaningful opportunities to succeed in high school and prepare for their futures."”
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The ranking is a testament to the dedication of the school's students and staff“"Being recognized by U.S. News is a reflection of the tremendous work happening every day at Walla Walla High School," said Principal John Schumacher. "Our students continue to challenge themselves, take advantage of opportunities such as Advanced Placement coursework, and work toward achieving their goals. This recognition is also a testament to our dedicated staff, who work hard to provide students with the support, opportunities, and high-quality learning experiences they need to be successful."”
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Walla Walla High School is now eligible to display the official 2026 Best High Schools award badge“By earning a national ranking in the top 40 percent of high schools nationwide, Walla Walla High School achieved U.S. News Best High School status and is eligible to display the official 2026 Best High Schools award badge.”