Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Washington State School For The Deaf 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington State School For The Deaf's student population of 127 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
School Rankings
Washington State School For The Deaf 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 Washington State School For The Deaf is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
34.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Kelly green
School Mascot
Terriers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington State School For The Deaf's ranking?
Washington State School For The Deaf is ranked #2078 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington State School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Washington State School For The Deaf is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Washington State School For The Deaf?
127 students attend Washington State School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Washington State School For The Deaf students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Washington State School For The Deaf offer ?
Washington State School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington State School For The Deaf part of?
Washington State School For The Deaf is part of Washington Center For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Youth School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington State School For The Deaf located?
Washington State School For The Deaf is located in the Edgewood Park neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Edgewood Park.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is a school I went to for three years, their living facilitys are awsome, programs are wonderful, they have SLC (Student Life Counsilers). They try to get ideas from all students for programs. Classes are small which means more one on one with teachers. There are all sorts of handicap people with hearing problems and they are all helped and given things to help them. The teachers are for the most part wonderful but they can be harsh for those who like to fool around which is awsome. Although right now WSD is in need of serious help, The state of Washington is Cutting their budget big, which will result in closure of all their programs. The state is leave all public school budget alone. Even the deaf deserve the right to acidemic-programs. If you can help spread the word that this is unacceptable and help us fight to keep our programs at WSD, we will be greatful! Anyone looking to go to this school, I give this School a RATING OF 100!
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