Top Rankings
White Salmon Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,120 students in White Salmon Valley 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 White Salmon Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,120 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
White Salmon Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
378 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
25%
# Black Students
3 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
679 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
60%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
83
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,408 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,858 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,408
$19,148
Spending / Student
$18,858
$19,607
Best White Salmon Valley School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Nw Loop Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Nw Loop Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
Grades: 4-6
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
White Salmon Academy
Alternative School
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,120 students.
What is the rank of White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District is ranked #144 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Salmon Valley School District?
60% of White Salmon Valley School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is White Salmon Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,858 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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