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About Us

2014 WA Achievement Award Winner
BEST HIGH SCHOOLS - Silver 2015
8th Annual AP District Honor Roll
Accredited School 2023-2029

Located in the southeastern corner of Washington, Walla Walla High School serves the students of Walla Walla and the surrounding communities. Over the past 100 years, WWHS has emerged as one of the premier high schools in eastern Washington. As a comprehensive public high school operating on a semester schedule, WWHS serves the needs of a diverse student body through programs including Advanced Placement, College in the High School, Career and Technical Education, Running Start, University Enrichment Programs, and AVID. In addition to these programs, there are numerous student clubs and athletic teams.

Awards & Recognition

Walla Walla High School is one of the premier high schools in Southeastern Washington – recognized consistently for its profound impact on student learning by the Washington Department of Education
  • Washington Achievement Award 2010 - Closing the Achievement Gap

  • Washington Achievement Award 2011 & 2012 - Extended Graduation Rate

  • US News & World Report 2013 - Silver Medal

  • Washington Achievement Award 2013 - High Progress

  • Washington Achievement Award 2014 - High Progress

  • US News & World Report 2014 - Silver Medal

  • US News & World Report 2015 - Silver Medal

  • 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll –2017

  • US News & World Report 2019 - Silver Medal

  • US News & World Report 2023-2024 - Best High School Ranking

Mission and Vision

SCHOOL MISSION

Intellectually, socially, personally transformative for all.

SCHOOL VISION

Ensuring high academic achievement, building meaningful relationships, and empowering all students to own their futures.

Quick Facts

  • 2024-2025 Numbers
    • Enrollment: 1593 (9-12)
    • Number of Teaching Faculty: 80
    • Number of Counselors: 5
    • Senior Class Size: 401
  • Facility Information
    • Built in 1964
    • Remodel 2021-2022
    • 60 acre campus (including Murr Field)
    • Accreditation: Northwest Association