Selah School District

316 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942-1117
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,748 students in Selah 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 Selah School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,748 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Selah School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#124 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Selah   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
48%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Selah   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
59%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Selah   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
76%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Selah   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.68
# American Indian Students
11 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,369 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
25%
# Black Students
15 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,209 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
59%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
124
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
295
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
269
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
287
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
275
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
265
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
286
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,232 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Selah   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$80 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Selah   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,508
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Selah   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,232
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Selah   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Selah School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selah High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #22.
Selah Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 West Fremont
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8300
Grades: 3-5
| 792 students
Rank: #33.
Selah Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Rank: #44.
Selah Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Rank: #55.
Selah Homelink
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Grades: 1-8
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
408 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8100
Grades: 1-2
| 502 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 S 3rd St
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Grades: PK-K
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Auxiliary
2280 Wa-821
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Bpl
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Selah Reengagement Program
Alternative School
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Selah School District?
Selah School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,748 students.
What is the rank of Selah School District?
Selah School District is ranked #103 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Selah School District?
59% of Selah School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selah School District?
Selah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Selah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,232 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 3,748 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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