Top Rankings
White Salmon Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,078 students in White Salmon Valley 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 White Salmon Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,078 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White Salmon Valley 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
33%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
60%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,047 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,593 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,047
$18,891
Spending / Student
$19,593
$19,344
Best White Salmon Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Nw Loop Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
Gr: 7-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
Gr: K-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Nw Loop Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
Gr: 5-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
White Salmon Academy
Alternative School
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,078 students.
What is the rank of White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District is ranked #122 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Salmon Valley School District?
60% of White Salmon Valley School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is White Salmon Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,593 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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