Washougal School District

4855 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671-9176
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,865 students in Washougal 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 Washougal School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (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
9 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
2,865 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Washougal 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 86% has increased from 74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#104 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Washougal   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washougal   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.
55%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washougal   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.
51%
49%
86%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Washougal   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
397 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
26%
# Black Students
25 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,241 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
78%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
30
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
193
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
203
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
243
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
234
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,820 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,871 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Washougal   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
$51 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Washougal   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
$18,820
$18,857
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Washougal   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
$17,871
$19,309
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Washougal   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 Washougal School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Washougal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 39th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Hathaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
630 24th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Jemtegaard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
Gause Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 39th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3200
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washougal Special Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
4855 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Grades: PK
| 31 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washougal School District?
Washougal School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,865 students.
What is the rank of Washougal School District?
Washougal School District is ranked #100 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 Washougal School District?
78% of Washougal School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washougal School District?
Washougal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Washougal School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,871 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 2,865 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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