Top Rankings
Hood Canal School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 346 students in Hood Canal School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in Hood Canal School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
2,559 Schools
# Students
346 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hood Canal 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.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
# American Indian Students
72 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
21%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
26%
# Black Students
1 Student
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
148 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
43%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
42
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,517 is higher 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 $23,740 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,517
$18,857
Spending / Student
$23,740
$19,309
Best Hood Canal School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hood Canal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hood Canal School District?
Hood Canal School District manages 1 public schools serving 346 students.
What is the rank of Hood Canal School District?
Hood Canal School District is ranked #277 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hood Canal School District?
43% of Hood Canal School District students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hood Canal School District?
Hood Canal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Hood Canal School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,740 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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