Wenatchee School District

235 Sunset Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801-1999
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,347 students in Wenatchee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Wenatchee School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
7,347 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
459 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Wenatchee 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#184 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wenatchee   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wenatchee   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.
48%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wenatchee   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.
41%
49%
80%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wenatchee   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
37 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
79 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,969 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
26%
# Black Students
39 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,001 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
41%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
213 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
134
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
510
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
515
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
474
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
507
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
510
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
546
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
533
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
564
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
559
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
607
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
564
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
652
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
672
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,008 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,717 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wenatchee   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
$123 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wenatchee   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
$17,008
$18,857
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wenatchee   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
$16,717
$19,309
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wenatchee   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 Wenatchee School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3109 School Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8803
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Academy Of Learning K-8
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1911 N Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Washington St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-5504
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Wenatchee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 Millerdale Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8117
Grades: 9-12
| 2,076 students
Rank: #55.
Skill Source
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
233 N Chelan St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #66.
Foothills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1410 Maple St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8961
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #77.
Open Doors Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
233 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98807
(509) 663-3091
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #88.
John Newbery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Western
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8930
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Russell St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7171
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Wenatchee Internet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Ninth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8161
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1111.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Princeton
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5351
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Westside High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Ninth
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7947
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #1313.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1224 Methow St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5710
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1414.
Mission View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Terminal Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5851
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1515.
Orchard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 Orchard Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7745
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1616.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Alaska St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7256
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center
Magnet School
316 Washington St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education School
Special Education School
Magnet School
112 So. Elliott Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Grades: PK-9
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
327 E Penny Road Ste D
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District manages 19 public schools serving 7,347 students.
What is the rank of Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District is ranked #184 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wenatchee School District?
54% of Wenatchee School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% 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 Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Wenatchee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,717 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 7,347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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