For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 399 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
399 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.6%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,481 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,494 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,481
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,494
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wahkiakum School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahkiakum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South 3rd Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 South Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District manages 2 public schools serving 399 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, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, 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 $23,494 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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