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Wenatchee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,089 students in Wenatchee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Wenatchee School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
7,089 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
434 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wenatchee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
55%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
40%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,326 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,627
$18,796
Spending / Student
$17,326
$19,246
Best Wenatchee School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3109 School Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8803
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8803
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Washington St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-5504
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-5504
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Skill Source
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 N Chelan St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-3369
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Valley Academy Of Learning K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1911 N Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-6417
Gr: K-8 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Wenatchee High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Millerdale Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8117
Gr: 9-12 | 2,027 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1410 Maple St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8961
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8961
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Open Doors Re-engagement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
233 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98807
(509) 663-3091
Wenatchee, WA 98807
(509) 663-3091
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
John Newbery Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Western
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8930
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-8930
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Valley Online Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Ninth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8161
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8161
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Alaska St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7256
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7256
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Russell St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7171
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7171
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Westside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Ninth
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7947
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7947
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Mission View Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Terminal Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5851
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5851
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Methow St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5710
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5710
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Princeton
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5351
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-5351
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Orchard Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Orchard Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7745
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-7745
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
316 Washington St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 664-5552
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education School
Special Education School
112 So. Elliott Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Gr: PK-9 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
327 E Penny Road Ste D
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-8827
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District manages 19 public schools serving 7,089 students.
What is the rank of Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District is ranked #188 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wenatchee School District?
55% of Wenatchee School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Wenatchee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,326 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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