Okanogan School District

115 Rose St.
Okanogan, WA 98840-0592
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Okanogan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,086 students in Okanogan 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 Okanogan School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
6 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Okanogan 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 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#211 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
40%
44%
53%
44%
49%
70-74%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.69
% American Indian
10%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
30%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,800 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 $15,657 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
$18 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,800
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,657
$19,246

Best Okanogan School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okanogan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
244 South 5th Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3770
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Okanogan Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 S Main Street
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-3629
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Grainger Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1118 5th Street S
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3580
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Okanogan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
244 South 5th Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
119 N 2nd
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
227 N 4th
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Okanogan School District?
Okanogan School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,086 students.
What is the rank of Okanogan School District?
Okanogan School District is ranked #209 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Okanogan School District?
53% of Okanogan School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okanogan School District?
Okanogan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Okanogan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,657 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: 6 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 1,086 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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