Wahkiakum School District

500 S. Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 412 students in Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
2 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
412 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wahkiakum 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#92 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
41%
53%
53%
45-49%
49%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
79%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,636 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,898 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,636
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,898
$19,246

Best Wahkiakum School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahkiakum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 South 3rd Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
265 South Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Gr: K-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District manages 2 public schools serving 412 students.
What is the rank of Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District is ranked #101 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 Wahkiakum School District?
79% of Wahkiakum School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Wahkiakum School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,898 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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