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Wenatchee School District

Washington · Public School District
19
Schools
7,347
Students
$17,969
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
57.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
88.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Wenatchee School District is a public school district in Washington serving 7,347 students across 19 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,969 is above average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Foothills Middle School06–08578
Orchard Middle School06–08403
Pioneer Middle School06–08597
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Open Doors Re-Engagement09–1276
Skill Source09–123
Wenatchee High School09–122,076
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center09–1235
Westside High School09–12297
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center03–127
Special Education SchoolPK–09154
Wenatchee Internet AcademyKG–1250
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,969+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
15%
State
67.7%
Local (property tax)
14.7%
Federal
17.6%

State funding accounts for 68% 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
19
Schools
7,347
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.4%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,969 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 7,347 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wenatchee School District?
The graduation rate is 88.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wenatchee School District spend per student?
Wenatchee School District spends $17,969 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wenatchee School District?
58% of students in Wenatchee School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wenatchee School District?
No, Wenatchee School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wenatchee School District serve?
Wenatchee School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wenatchee School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wenatchee 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.