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Auburn School District

Washington · Public School District
26
Schools
17,298
Students
$25,901
Per-Pupil Spend
+81% nat'l
63.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
84.4%
Graduation Rate
-2.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Auburn School District is a public school district in Washington serving 17,298 students across 26 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,901 is above average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (26)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cascade Middle School06–08899
Mt Baker Middle School06–08977
Olympic Middle School06–08900
Rainier Middle School06–08941
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Auburn Mountainview High School09–121,581
Auburn Opportunity Project09–1281
Auburn Riverside High School09–121,909
Auburn Senior High School09–121,844
West Auburn Senior High School09–12190
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Auburn Online01–12264
Special Ed SchoolPK–1219
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,901+81% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
22%
State
66.6%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal
11.0%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
17,298
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.4%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,901 per pupil — 81% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Auburn School District?
Auburn School District has 26 public schools, serving a total of 17,298 students.
What is the graduation rate for Auburn School District?
The graduation rate is 84.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Auburn School District spend per student?
Auburn School District spends $25,901 per pupil — 81% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Auburn School District?
64% of students in Auburn School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Auburn School District?
No, Auburn School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Auburn School District serve?
Auburn School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Auburn School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Auburn School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.