For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 789 students in Chewelah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Chewelah School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
789 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Chewelah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#217 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.68
# American Indian Students
13 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
26%
# Black Students
5 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
659 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
84%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
50
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,527 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,199 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,527
$18,857
Spending / Student
$14,199
$19,309
Best Chewelah School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenkins Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E. 702 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Quartzite Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Gess Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
E. 405 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
W 106 Lincoln St
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chewelah School District?
Chewelah School District manages 4 public schools serving 789 students.
What is the rank of Chewelah School District?
Chewelah School District is ranked #219 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chewelah School District?
84% of Chewelah School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chewelah School District?
Chewelah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Chewelah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,199 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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