Top Rankings
Onalaska School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 891 students in Onalaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Onalaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
3 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
891 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Onalaska School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
11%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
82%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,802 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,166 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,802
$18,796
Spending / Student
$14,166
$19,246
Best Onalaska School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District manages 3 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District is ranked #75 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska School District?
82% of Onalaska School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Onalaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,166 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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