For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,518 students in Clarkston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Clarkston School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
10 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
2,518 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Clarkston 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 73% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Graduation Rate
73%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.68
# American Indian Students
55 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
275 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
26%
# Black Students
27 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,957 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
78%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
218
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,191 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,739 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,191
$18,857
Spending / Student
$13,739
$19,309
Best Clarkston School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1917 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1294 Chestnut Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Charles Francis Adams High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5591
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5506
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5506
Grades: 7-8
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Parkway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1103 4th St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2553
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2553
Grades: K-6
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1432 Highland St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #77.
Educational Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1284 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Rank: #88.
Grantham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Poplar St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1284 Chestnut
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Grades: 11-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,518 students.
What is the rank of Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District is ranked #191 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 Clarkston School District?
78% of Clarkston School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Clarkston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,739 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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