Quileute Tribal School is a Quileute, Native American school located in La Push, Washington. It is a K-12 school, serving students in grades kindergarten – 12. QTS is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education. It has a compact with the state of Washington and receives a grant from the BIE.
Quileute Tribal School serves 87 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quileute Tribal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Quileute Tribal School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Motto
Our students will gain and retain knowledge and skills necessary to make them responsible, productive citizens.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Quileute Tribal School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.1%
34.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Quileute Tribal School often compared to?
Quileute Tribal Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quileute Tribal School?
The graduation rate of Quileute Tribal School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Quileute Tribal School?
87 students attend Quileute Tribal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Quileute Tribal School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quileute Tribal School?
Quileute Tribal School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quileute Tribal School offer ?
Quileute Tribal School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quileute Tribal School part of?
Quileute Tribal School is part of Quileute Tribal School District.
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