West Auburn Senior High School

Auburn, WA 98001

Phone: (253) 931-4990
Fax: (253) 931-4707
District: Auburn School District

3

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 483 students

West Auburn Senior High School, a public school located in Auburn, WA, serves grades K-12 in the Auburn School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

West Auburn Senior High School is a public school located in Auburn, WA. 483 students attend West Auburn Senior High School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 1/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
College Readiness 1/10 The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2017 Average SAT score data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2026 demographic data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Student Growth 6/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Posted: May 6, 2019

I'd say average because 9th and 10th it felt like family because our principal at the time was Mr. Aarstad and he was making sure everyone is okay and would find a solution if students were getting bullied he treated you like family and he was involved in assemblies and played the games at the assemblies with us. I came in crying one day because I was having issues at home and I wanted to talk to someone, Aarstad was getting ready to leave for a meeting and he saw me and said he would be willing to miss the meeting to talk to me, also they're was only 1 or 2 fights that happened when he was there. But now that Mr. Robinson is principal ( he isn't even involved in literally anything) students acts like they are the baddest and most dangerous people ever there has been literally 10 fights this year and it has only been half the school year, he doesn't talk to you if you have a problem he sends you to the vice principal who's doesn't do anything either and the way they both talk to parents and students is disrespectful.

Posted: May 6, 2019

We don't have any homework unless you fall behind or don't do your work at all.

Posted: May 6, 2019

Some teachers will help you out. Most teachers allow late work ad most don't.

Posted: October 23, 2011

I am a graduate of this school and I attended grades 9-12. I graduated early because I attended an optional summer program. It's funny to read the reviews and hear the school has a lingering bad reputation. If you see a group of "trouble makers" using the same path, it's likely to believe that to be "the bad path!" However, what these kids cannot realize is the expelled kids from AHS or RHS will also get expelled from West Auburn if they don't change their attitude! For sensitive kids or kids with too much life experience for their age, I highly recommend West Auburn. Perhaps West Auburn doesn't offer advanced classes in chemistry or math, but kids who attend this school will get the one-on-one attention and acknowledgment that builds the needed confidence to move on and fulfill their academic potential. I credit this school for providing me a "way out" and giving me a sense of control of my life direction. Alternative school is not for everyone, but those who are burdened by and not flourishing in classic high school settings will surely benefit. 5 stars to the teachers who sought out this alternative environment and continue to make a difference in our lives! Thank you!!

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