Clarkston School District

1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403-2557
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,548 students in Clarkston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Clarkston School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
2,548 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clarkston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 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 73% has increased from 65% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#194 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
40%
49%
53%
49%
49%
73%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
77%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,024 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,578 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,024
$18,796
Spending / Student
$13,578
$19,246

Best Clarkston School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1294 Chestnut Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Charles Francis Adams High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5506
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 4th St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2553
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1432 Highland St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Educational Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1284 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Rank: #88.
Grantham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1253 Poplar St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement
Alternative School
1284 Chestnut
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Grades: 11-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,548 students.
What is the rank of Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District is ranked #190 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 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 Clarkston School District?
77% of Clarkston School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Clarkston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,578 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 2,548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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