Top Rankings
Wahkiakum School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 412 students in Wahkiakum School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Wahkiakum School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
412 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Wahkiakum School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.69
# American Indian Students
2 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
1 Student
52,279 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
326 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
79%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
31
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,636 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,898 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,636
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,898
$19,246
Best Wahkiakum School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahkiakum High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 South 3rd Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 South Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District manages 2 public schools serving 412 students.
What is the rank of Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District is ranked #113 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wahkiakum School District?
79% of Wahkiakum School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Wahkiakum School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,898 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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