For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 913 students in Onalaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Onalaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
913 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Onalaska School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.8%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
80%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,825 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,470
$18,889
Spending / Student
$13,825
$19,341
Best Onalaska School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Onalaska High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District manages 3 public schools serving 913 students.
What is the rank of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District is ranked #96 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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 Onalaska School District?
80% of Onalaska School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Onalaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,825 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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