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Kennewick School District

Washington · Public School District
32
Schools
19,128
Students
$16,581
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
59.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
83.2%
Graduation Rate
-3.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kennewick School District is a public school district in Washington serving 19,128 students across 32 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,581 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (32)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chinook Middle School06–08882
Desert Hills Middle School06–08889
Highlands Middle School06–08750
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School06–08833
Park Middle School06–08692
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benton County Jail09–121
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center06–1227
Kamiakin High School09–121,884
Kennewick High School09–121,785
Legacy High School06–12176
Phoenix High School09–1258
Southridge High School09–121,641
Tri-Tech Skills Center09–12629
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Keewaydin Discovery CenterPK–PK158
Mid-Columbia Parent PartnershipKG–12448
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,581+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
13%
State
74.5%
Local (property tax)
13.1%
Federal
12.3%

State funding accounts for 75% 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
32
Schools
19,128
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.2%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,581 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District has 32 public schools, serving a total of 19,128 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kennewick School District?
The graduation rate is 83.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kennewick School District spend per student?
Kennewick School District spends $16,581 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kennewick School District?
59% of students in Kennewick School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kennewick School District?
No, Kennewick School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kennewick School District serve?
Kennewick School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kennewick School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kennewick School District is 45/100. 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.