Wenatchee School District
School District · Wenatchee, Washington
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
8 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,994
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
8 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,994
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#151 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,994
$730 vs Washington median
District size
7,089 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Wenatchee School District
Wenatchee School District is a Wenatchee, Washington school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 7,089 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $16,994 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Wenatchee School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Wenatchee School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wenatchee School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wenatchee School District with test data.
Schools in Wenatchee School District
19 schools Elementary Schools 8
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Wenatchee
- Total Enrollment
- 7,089
- Teachers (FTE)
- 443
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District has 19 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wenatchee School District?
The average composite rating for Wenatchee School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District spends $16,994 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wenatchee School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wenatchee School District is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wenatchee School District?
Columbia Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wenatchee School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Wenatchee School District?
Across schools in Wenatchee School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wenatchee School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Wenatchee School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 19 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in WA
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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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