Below Average
#1879 of 2,228 schools in WA
Jenkins Junior/senior High
High School · Chewelah School District · Chewelah, WA
A Chewelah School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 138, Chewelah, WA 99109
- Math 17% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Jenkins Junior/senior High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 35 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jenkins Junior/senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average649/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,354
Median home value
$274,900
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 10–12 | 0.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Quartzite LearningEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chewelah School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jenkins Junior/senior High is listed in Chewelah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jenkins Junior/senior High
Jenkins Junior/senior High is a public high school in Chewelah, WA, part of Chewelah School District, serving approximately 338 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,879 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jenkins Junior/senior High
What grades does Jenkins Junior/senior High serve?
Jenkins Junior/senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Jenkins Junior/senior High?
Jenkins Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Junior/senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Junior/senior High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jenkins Junior/senior High rank in WA?
Jenkins Junior/senior High ranks #1,879 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Jenkins Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Jenkins Junior/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jenkins Junior/senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenkins Junior/senior High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jenkins Junior/senior High a charter school?
No, Jenkins Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jenkins Junior/senior High a Title I school?
No, Jenkins Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jenkins Junior/senior High?
56.8% of students at Jenkins Junior/senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stevens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (509) 685-6800
- Area population (ZIP 99109)
- 5,075
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 54.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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