For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,832 students in Selah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Selah School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,832 Students
1,100,780 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
62,896 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Selah School District, which is ranked within the top 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 82% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.68
# American Indian Students
17 Students
14,200 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
94,949 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,411 Students
280,034 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
26%
# Black Students
20 Students
52,268 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,266 Students
537,024 Students
% White Students
59%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
15,334 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
96,444 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
127
21,629
# Students in K Grade:
265
78,706
# Students in 1st Grade:
280
81,050
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
77,309
# Students in 3rd Grade:
280
80,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
81,128
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
80,637
# Students in 6th Grade:
314
81,148
# Students in 7th Grade:
297
81,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
294
84,708
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
88,546
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
88,428
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
85,189
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
90,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,146 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,819. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,767 is higher than the state median of $19,270. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,146
$18,819
Spending / Student
$20,767
$19,270
Best Selah School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selah Academy Online
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Selah Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #33.
Selah Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 West Fremont
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Grades: 3-5
| 825 students
Rank: #44.
Selah High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #55.
Selah Homelink
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
408 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Grades: 1-2
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 S 3rd St
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Grades: PK-K
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
2280 Wa-821
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Academy Bpl
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Academy Reengagement Program
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selah School District?
Selah School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,832 students.
What is the rank of Selah School District?
Selah School District is ranked #153 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 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 Selah School District?
59% of Selah School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selah School District?
Selah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Selah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,767 is higher than the state median of $19,270. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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