Onalaska School District

540 Carlisle Ave
Onalaska, WA 98570-9654
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Onalaska School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 868 students in Onalaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Onalaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
3 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
868 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Onalaska School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#86 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Onalaska   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Onalaska   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Onalaska   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
≥95%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Onalaska   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
26%
# Black Students
1 Student
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
710 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
82%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
35
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
79
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,168 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 $14,541 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Onalaska   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Onalaska   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,168
$18,857
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Onalaska   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,541
$19,309
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Onalaska   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Onalaska School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onalaska Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Onalaska High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District manages 3 public schools serving 868 students.
What is the rank of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District is ranked #77 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska School District?
82% of Onalaska School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Onalaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,541 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 868 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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