Lake Chelan School District
School District · Chelan, Washington
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,822
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,822
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Lake Chelan School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Chelan School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chelan Middle School
Chelan · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chelan School of Innovation
Chelan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chelan High School
Chelan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#114 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,822
+$1,098 vs Washington median
District size
1,305 students
Smaller than Washington median
The short answer
Lake Chelan School District ranks #114 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Lake Chelan School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chelan Middle School (7.3/10), Chelan School of Innovation (6.9/10), and Chelan High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lake Chelan School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Chelan School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelan Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Chelan School of Innovation | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Chelan High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Morgen Owings Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Chelan School District
Lake Chelan School District is a Chelan, Washington school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,305 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $18,822 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Lake Chelan School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chelan Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Chelan School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lake Chelan School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Chelan School District with test data.
Schools in Lake Chelan School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Chelan
- Total Enrollment
- 1,305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Chelan School District?
Lake Chelan School District has 6 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Chelan School District?
The average composite rating for Lake Chelan School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Chelan School District?
Lake Chelan School District spends $18,822 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Chelan School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Chelan School District is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Chelan School District?
Chelan Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lake Chelan School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Chelan School District?
Across schools in Lake Chelan School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Chelan School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Lake Chelan School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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