Mount Adams School District

621 Signal Peak Rd
White Swan, WA 98952-0578
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 839 students in Mount Adams School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Mount Adams School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
839 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mount Adams 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has decreased from 60-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#301 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
5%
41%
13%
53%
6-9%
49%
55%
83.8%
(2022-23)
47.4%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.69
% American Indian
53%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
40%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
3%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,380 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,192 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$23,221 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$23,150 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,380
$21,173
Spending / Student
$27,192
$21,108

Best Mount Adams School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Swan High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Signal Peak Road
White Swan, WA 98952
(509) 874-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mount Adams Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
541 Signal Peak Road
White Swan, WA 98952
(509) 874-2324
Gr: 7-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Harrah Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3851 Harrah Road
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2935
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mount Adams School District?
Mount Adams School District manages 3 public schools serving 839 students.
What is the rank of Mount Adams School District?
Mount Adams School District is ranked #305 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Adams School District?
53% of Mount Adams School District students are American Indian, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Adams School District?
Mount Adams School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Mount Adams School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,192 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 55% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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