Charles Francis Adams High School, locally referred to as Clarkston High School or CHS, is a four-year public high school located near downtown Clarkston, Washington. The school has a population of 800-850 students in grades 9–12, with over 100 staff members.
Serving 694 students in grades 9-12, Charles Francis Adams High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Francis Adams High School's student population of 694 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Charles Francis Adams High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Francis Adams High School is 0.38, 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
#1087 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bantam
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Francis Adams High School's ranking?
Charles Francis Adams High School is ranked #1087 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles Francis Adams High School?
The graduation rate of Charles Francis Adams High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Charles Francis Adams High School?
694 students attend Charles Francis Adams High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Charles Francis Adams High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Francis Adams High School?
Charles Francis Adams High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Charles Francis Adams High School offer ?
Charles Francis Adams High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles Francis Adams High School part of?
Charles Francis Adams High School is part of Clarkston School District.
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