Auburn Senior High School

Auburn, WA 98002

Phone: (253) 931-4880
Fax: (253) 931-4701
District: Auburn School District

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GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2063 students

Auburn Senior High School, a public school located in Auburn, WA, serves grades 9-12 in the Auburn School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Auburn Senior High School is a public school located in Auburn, WA. 2063 students attend Auburn Senior High School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 3/10 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 2/10 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.

Posted: December 27, 2025

Very bad area at night, noise from cars in winter, rain water, risk of flooding.

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Posted: April 16, 2021

This is a great high school. My cousin went here a while back and now works in the school district and only has had good things to say. One thing that's great and rare is the incredible diversity. There is also a new building as of a couple years ago. Auburn "takes care of its own" as one neighbor told me when I moved in- we look out for each other and vote to fund education properly. The teachers and staff on up to the Auburn School District Superintendent are caring and hold kids to a high standard. There are a lot of great programs offered and I'm not sure why Great Schools is giving this school a low rating because the school is excellent academically as well, perhaps the demographics are working against the school? If you are considering this area and school I'd recommend it. The only thing that should worry you are lahars from Mt. Rainier ;)

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Posted: January 7, 2021

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Posted: January 7, 2021

Teachers have FAILED my child since day one of coming to this school district. The teachers at Au High, will allow your child to fall behind and never email, txt or call you with concerns. But when YOU start asking the questions That's when they get defensive. It's a joke.

Posted: January 7, 2021

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Posted: April 26, 2020

I only had him for a year, but the new principle seems to care about his students. Strongest example is when a friend was doing his senior prank and brought his guitar+amp to the balcony, the new principle let him finish the song lol.

Posted: April 26, 2020

Definite Yes. The staff dedicated to special needs are dedicated themselves, and compassionate. The special needs kids are also present day-to-day which lets the a chance for other kids to gain a respect for them. Going to this school it was Not Cool to make fun of special needs.

Posted: April 26, 2020

Can't really say one way or another. Personally I took some of it, I guess, but perhaps it's just part of learning how to not be annoying to your peers. I never saw anything particularly viscous.

Posted: April 26, 2020

Good school. Lots of kids are in really tough spots (that isn't always apparent) which lowers the graduation rate, but it makes for a stronger student body. Not a vague experience, and exactly what I needed.

Posted: April 26, 2020

Yeah. I mean, it's homework. Lots of group-based projects though that actually teach you a thing or two.

Posted: April 26, 2020

Mixed bag, as always. Some people are meant to teach, some people aren't. I can say though this school has a group of excellent individuals that teach for the sake of more than just pure education.

Posted: April 26, 2020

It's a diverse school, just like the real world, and in more ways diverse than just the pure demographic. If you go to this school you learn how to live and work with people not like you. This is supported by the teachers, but taught by growing up here.

Posted: July 11, 2016

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Posted: July 11, 2016

Fantastic programs and great teachers. The School has good sports fields and up to snuff

Posted: January 4, 2013

We have one student graduated from Auburn High and one currently a Junior. We have been pleased with the variety of programs, quality of education, and diversity. Auburn High is like the real world all social economic situations and race backgrounds. The facility itself is in need of updating, but this does not impact education. The school will be replaced over the next three years as the voters have approved the funding. The principal at the school cares and is active. So is the Superintendent for the district. The have a solid sports program that emphasizes academics.

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