Chelan High School is a small rural public high school located in Chelan, Washington. It is located within the Cascade Mountains, lying on the edge of the North Cascades National Park and the Wenatchee National Forest. Chelan High School has an approximate enrollment of 415 students in grades 9–12.
Serving 285 students in grades 6-8, Chelan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chelan Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Chelan school district, covering approximately 399.8 square miles in Chelan, WA. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 23.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 50.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chelan Middle School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chelan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelan Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1383 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, White/Grey
School Mascot
Mountain Goat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chelan Middle School's ranking?
Chelan Middle School is ranked #1383 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chelan Middle School often compared to?
Chelan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade High School, Chelan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Chelan Middle School?
285 students attend Chelan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chelan Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chelan Middle School?
Chelan Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chelan Middle School offer ?
Chelan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chelan Middle School part of?
Chelan Middle School is part of Lake Chelan School District.
School Reviews
Review Chelan Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
